How Reliable is the Depo Shot as a Contraceptive Method? Posted: 02-22-06 17:14pm
Can you get pregnant on the depro shot if
you hace unprotected sex constenty?
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Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A535 Posted: 03-22-06 11:15am
Depo hormonal contraception (depo shot) is
a very efficient contraceptive method. The
risk of pregnancy while using the depo
shot is very small (1 woman of 100 women
that use depo-shot will get pregnant
during the period of one year). One shot
is effective for a period of 3-6 months,
depending upon the dose.
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