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On Depo Shot. Got 3 Shots. Trying To Conceive, Is Pregnancy Possible?
hi, im on the depo shot. i got my third shot in february of this year.. my next shot was scheduled for this month in may, im not gonna get it, me and my husband want a baby and im wondering since i only got three shot can we still get pregnant.. and i also wanna know how long will it take to get out my system since its been only three shot. I've heard stories about women getting pregnant while on depo so can it be possible i can conceive?
Tue, 7 May 2013
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes you can conceive immediately after stopping depot injection because fertility is immediately back after stopping injections.
You should consult a gynecologist when you missed your period to rule out pregnancy and other causes of missed period.
So don't worry.Take folic acid.
Good luck.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
Yes you can conceive immediately after stopping depot injection because fertility is immediately back after stopping injections.
You should consult a gynecologist when you missed your period to rule out pregnancy and other causes of missed period.
So don't worry.Take folic acid.
Good luck.
Take care.
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Hello,
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Depo provera is a progesterone base drug use for contraception
and taken every three months as you know.
When taken regularly, pregnancy is prevented in a close to 100% efficacy.
Fertility returns when the shots are discontinued but the time it takes can not be predicted especially for those who have been on it for quite some time; for years say.
However, in most cases fertility returns within the first six months.
You and your husband should have effective sexual exposure at least four days a week ( days spaced out), good nutrition and no stress about it. Pregnancy will come.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic
Depo provera is a progesterone base drug use for contraception
and taken every three months as you know.
When taken regularly, pregnancy is prevented in a close to 100% efficacy.
Fertility returns when the shots are discontinued but the time it takes can not be predicted especially for those who have been on it for quite some time; for years say.
However, in most cases fertility returns within the first six months.
You and your husband should have effective sexual exposure at least four days a week ( days spaced out), good nutrition and no stress about it. Pregnancy will come.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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