HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is There Chances Of Pregnancy After Stopping Contraceptive Medicine?

Hi, I stopped being on depo contraceptive in September and not took any other contraceptive in between then and now. I have recently had unprotected sex and was wondering if there's a chance I could still get pregnant? I've not had a period yet since coming of depo but have had some cramps so thought my periods may come soon. Please advise. Thanks
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
If your shot of depo was due in September and you have not taken it than the protection may last at the most for 7 more days after the day the shot was due. If you have had sex after that, then there is always a chance of pregnancy. Sometimes, coming off from depo also delays periods and it takes some time for normal cycle to get established for a while in some women. even then pregnancy cannot be ruled out.

I suggest that you get a home urine pregnancy test done as you have missed your period to clarify things.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day and take care.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Ob Gy
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Provera


Loading Online Doctors....
Is There Chances Of Pregnancy After Stopping Contraceptive Medicine?

Hi, Thanks for the query. If your shot of depo was due in September and you have not taken it than the protection may last at the most for 7 more days after the day the shot was due. If you have had sex after that, then there is always a chance of pregnancy. Sometimes, coming off from depo also delays periods and it takes some time for normal cycle to get established for a while in some women. even then pregnancy cannot be ruled out. I suggest that you get a home urine pregnancy test done as you have missed your period to clarify things. Hope this was helpful. Thanks for using HCM. Have a good day and take care. Dr Madhuri Bagde Consultant Ob Gy