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How can I calculate how many weeks pregnant I am?

You’re pregnant — now what? A good first step is to calculate how many weeks you’ve been pregnant, also known as gestational age. Here's how to do the math.

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Will drinking alcohol decrease the effectiveness of the birth control shot?

June 29, 2020

I just got my second birth control shot. Do I have to wait a week before I have unprotected sex?

June 29, 2020

Will the shot protect me from getting pregnant if I have sex multiple times in one day?

June 29, 2020

I got the Depo shot two weeks ago and now my period is late. Is that normal?

May 21, 2020

I haven’t had a period in months because of the shot. Can I still get pregnant?

May 21, 2020

How long does it take the shot to start working?

April 21, 2020

How long should I wait after getting the shot to have sex?

April 21, 2020

Is it possible to maintain my weight or lose weight while on the Depo shot?

Dec. 30, 2014

I use Depo-Provera — the birth control shot. Can I still get pregnant?

March 12, 2013

Am I protected from pregnancy one day after getting the birth control shot?

Dec. 15, 2011

How effective is the birth control shot?

Dec. 9, 2011

When taking the birth control shot, are you supposed to get your period?

Aug. 18, 2011

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