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Birth Control Do you offer birth control? Birth Control Yes. We evaluate every patient for the birth control method is best for her. Birth control pills or the Depo-Provera shot are immediately available in our Centers for your convenience. When do I start birth control? When using birth control pills or the Nuva Ring, you start the first Sunday after the abortion procedure is performed. You may have the Depo-Provera shot immediately after the abortion procedure is performed. How long does it take for the birth control to be effective? Birth control is effective in the first week to 10 days. Without starting birth control, women can become pregnant 10 days to two weeks after termination of their pregnancy. One must remember that sperm can live for 5 days, so it is possible for women to have unprotected sex 5 days after an abortion and become pregnant. Have a Question? Dr. Pendergraft is available to answer your sexual health related question by
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