Depo Shot

[Anna2233]

If I got the Depo shot on the eighth day of my cycle, would I be protected from pregnancy immediately? I didn’t have sex just humped with underwear on and no ejaculation. Pregnancy risk or none?

[Alice M]

Hi Anna,

The timeframe in which Depo is effective depends on when it's scheduled by your healthcare provider. What did your healthcare provider say about this?

[Anna2233]

They didn’t mention it since I’m not having sex

[Anna2233]

This was my first shot

[Alice M]

Okay, Depo-Provera (The Shot) works best when scheduled correctly, so be sure to get your regularly scheduled shots on time.

[Anna2233]

Will dry humping with a thong and guys underwear result in pregnancy? Only precum present

[Alice M]

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