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When Should Pregnancy Test Be Taken After Missing A Period?

I have been off the depo shot for about 2 months now and haven't gotten a period since I started the dept shot. I had sex on December 28th and we think he cummed in me. Ever since then I have been cramping , moodiness, tiredness and not very hungry. Some smells upset my stomach. How long should I wait before taking a pregnancy test.
Mon, 24 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Depo injection is a long acting contraceptive.. &takes about 9 months on an avarage for resuming ovulation/fertility. You had been off the injection since 2 months.. the symptoms you have (no menses.. moodiness.. loss of apprtite etc are withdrawal symptoms of the depo preparation.
Still if you have doubt.. you can go for home pregnancy test after 3 weeks of having sex.
After you start having regular periods...you can do LH surge test to confirm ovulation &then try for conceotion.
Thanks.
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When Should Pregnancy Test Be Taken After Missing A Period?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Depo injection is a long acting contraceptive.. &takes about 9 months on an avarage for resuming ovulation/fertility. You had been off the injection since 2 months.. the symptoms you have (no menses.. moodiness.. loss of apprtite etc are withdrawal symptoms of the depo preparation. Still if you have doubt.. you can go for home pregnancy test after 3 weeks of having sex. After you start having regular periods...you can do LH surge test to confirm ovulation &then try for conceotion. Thanks.