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Birth control options?

I have taken the depo shot in September and my next shot is December 23rd but I will not be able to go back for the second shot. I want to switch back to the pills but I do not know when I should start them.

Female | 20 years old

2 Answers

I would receive starting them on the first Sunday of December. That will continue to provide effective birth control.

Michael Nethers, MD
You start at the time you should be getting your next shot in this case 12/23.