Typically, the shot is given during the menstrual period to keep ovulation from
occuring again. the high dose of progesterone from the depo basically keeps
the egg from developing in the ovary and being released for fertilization. if
you get your shot a couple weeks after your period, you would definitely want
to use a back-up method for seven days, in case you have already ovulated at
that point.
--- happywithdepoprovera@yahoogroups.com wrote:

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> From: Jessica Schirmer <jaina_heart@...>
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> Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 08:44:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: Jessica Schirmer <jaina_heart@...>
> Subject: Re: have some questions..pls help
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> I dont know why it is best, my doctor just said that
> the window for getting the shot was the first several
> days during the menstrual cycle. My suggestion is
> call your doctor or your health center and ask a nurse
> on duty. They can give you straight forward questions
> and if needed the morning after pill.
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> --- zashi747 <zashi747@...> wrote:
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> > I read that it's best to have your shot when you
> > have your menstrual
> > period? How is this so? What if I had the shot two
> > weeks after my
> > period? Is is still as effective as having it during
> > my period?
> >
> > If my partner ejaculated inside my vagina while on
> > Depo, what are my
> > chances of being pregnant?
> >
> > thanks in advance!
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