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Will drinking alcohol decrease the effectiveness of the birth control shot?
June 29, 2020
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I just got my second birth control shot. Do I have to wait a week before I have unprotected sex?
June 29, 2020
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Will the shot protect me from getting pregnant if I have sex multiple times in one day?
June 29, 2020
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I got the Depo shot two weeks ago and now my period is late. Is that normal?
May 21, 2020
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I haven’t had a period in months because of the shot. Can I still get pregnant?
May 21, 2020
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How long does it take the shot to start working?
April 21, 2020
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How long should I wait after getting the shot to have sex?
April 21, 2020
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Is it possible to maintain my weight or lose weight while on the Depo shot?
Dec. 30, 2014
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I use Depo-Provera — the birth control shot. Can I still get pregnant?
March 12, 2013
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Am I protected from pregnancy one day after getting the birth control shot?
Dec. 15, 2011
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How effective is the birth control shot?
Dec. 9, 2011
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When taking the birth control shot, are you supposed to get your period?
Aug. 18, 2011
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