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Q: How Reliable is the Depo Shot as a Contraceptive Method?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 22nd, 2006

Can you get pregnant on the depro shot if you hace unprotected sex constenty?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 22nd, 2006

Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A535

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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