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Received Depo- Provera Injection. Is This Effective?

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Posted on Sat, 16 Feb 2013
Question: I have just recently received my first depo provera shot 7 weeks ago. I have not used any other form of hormonal birth control. Is the depo shot effective now or should I continue to use backup birth control (condoms)?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (11 minutes later)
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Depo- provera injection is normally administered within the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle and back contraception is only advised for the first 7 days after receiving the injection.
At 7 weeks post injection, you would not need additional contraception.

The effectiveness of depo depends on receiving it every 3 months so that the levels remain stable.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Received Depo- Provera Injection. Is This Effective?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Depo- provera injection is normally administered within the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle and back contraception is only advised for the first 7 days after receiving the injection.
At 7 weeks post injection, you would not need additional contraception.

The effectiveness of depo depends on receiving it every 3 months so that the levels remain stable.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions