Is the shot effective immediately?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-27-2004
Is the shot effective immediately?
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Tue, 08-31-2004 - 2:37am
If I take the depo-provera shot today when will it be effective? Should I wait a few days before having intercourse without any other type of birth control?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 8:46am
Hi iridinghigh, welcome!

It's my understanding that Depo is effective immediately, but you should be guided by the advice of your doctor. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-04-2004
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 10:41am
it's affective after 24 hours if taken during your first 3 days of your peroid if not then i think you are suppose to use protection for two weeks