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Can I Get Pregnant After Discontinuing Depo Shot?
I was due to get my Depo shot 2 weeks ago. I have been on it for almost 2 years and decided to discontinue. I have had unprotected sex about 7 times in this two weeks. I havent had a period for over a yearsince using the depo so i cant tell. Could i be pregnant?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hi.
Yes you can. But I cannot provide you with a confirmation on your pregnancy status, as the effect of the depo shot needs to wear off. And before that, you need to make sure your menstrual cycle regularises.
Only once it does should you start trying to conceive because conception might occur, but without a normal fertility and hormonal profile, continuation of pregnancy in a healthy manner might not be so easy.
Best wishes.
Yes you can. But I cannot provide you with a confirmation on your pregnancy status, as the effect of the depo shot needs to wear off. And before that, you need to make sure your menstrual cycle regularises.
Only once it does should you start trying to conceive because conception might occur, but without a normal fertility and hormonal profile, continuation of pregnancy in a healthy manner might not be so easy.
Best wishes.
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