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Are Constant Hunger, Sore Breast And Abdominal Cramps Signs Of Pregnancy?
Question: My girlfriend has the depo shot and is 3 days late on her period she just started the shot 3 months ago we took a clear blue test and it said negative but is she having preganncy synptoms such as breast swelling as sorness, cramping and small food cravings what should we do
Brief Answer:
Her symptoms are completely normal on the Depo shot
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Depo Provera is an extended release hormonal contraceptive which causes bloating, weight gain and mood changes that mimic pregnancy. In addition, most patients have irregular bleeding for 3-6 months when they start Depo Provera, and eventually they stop menstruating altogether.
Depo is normally given every 3 months, but it still works for a few weeks beyond that. It is an extremely effective birth control method, so you really do not have to worry at all about pregnancy as long as she gets her next shot in 3-4 weeks time.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Her symptoms are completely normal on the Depo shot
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Depo Provera is an extended release hormonal contraceptive which causes bloating, weight gain and mood changes that mimic pregnancy. In addition, most patients have irregular bleeding for 3-6 months when they start Depo Provera, and eventually they stop menstruating altogether.
Depo is normally given every 3 months, but it still works for a few weeks beyond that. It is an extremely effective birth control method, so you really do not have to worry at all about pregnancy as long as she gets her next shot in 3-4 weeks time.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
She just got the shot on august 1st
Brief Answer:
I am sorry- but are you asking another question?
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I do not understand if you are asking another question, but if your girlfriend already got her second shot, then you do not have to worry about pregnancy as a cause of her symptoms. In most women, the irregular bleeding will stop by 6 months or so.
If you need any further clarification, please ask a new question, otherwise thank you for using my services and healthcaremagic.com
Regards,
Dr. Brown
I am sorry- but are you asking another question?
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I do not understand if you are asking another question, but if your girlfriend already got her second shot, then you do not have to worry about pregnancy as a cause of her symptoms. In most women, the irregular bleeding will stop by 6 months or so.
If you need any further clarification, please ask a new question, otherwise thank you for using my services and healthcaremagic.com
Regards,
Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
This is her third shot she got it on august 1st then started feeling the symptoms about a week after the third shot and she said that she usually gets her period right after but didnt this time so do you think we are okay?
Brief Answer:
Yes- she is protected against pregnancy and you don't have to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes- it is normal for women on the Depo shot to stop getting their period after 6-12 months. As long as she continues taking the shot, and she gets them relatively on time, you should be protected against pregnancy, even if she does not menstruate.
So I hope I was able to reassure you with this information and thank you for using healthcaremagic.com,
Dr. Brown
Yes- she is protected against pregnancy and you don't have to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes- it is normal for women on the Depo shot to stop getting their period after 6-12 months. As long as she continues taking the shot, and she gets them relatively on time, you should be protected against pregnancy, even if she does not menstruate.
So I hope I was able to reassure you with this information and thank you for using healthcaremagic.com,
Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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