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How Long Does A Contraceptive Injection Take To Work?
Hello I have question regarding contraceptive injection , if my period started on 12 of this month and I took my first injection on 17th and it was my last day of period , will injection work immediately or it will take 7 days now before it will start to work?
Fri, 3 May 2024
Hello,
You took the depo injection on day 6 of your cycle in this case so you need an additional 7 days of using condoms before it starts to work as a method of contraception. It only works immediately when used within the first 5 days of periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wisdom Chuma, General & Family Physician
You took the depo injection on day 6 of your cycle in this case so you need an additional 7 days of using condoms before it starts to work as a method of contraception. It only works immediately when used within the first 5 days of periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wisdom Chuma, General & Family Physician
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