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On Depo Shot. Missed Periods, Headaches, Tender Breasts. Pregnant?
Hi I m 18 and I was on the needle depo for the first time. I missed my period for two months then got my period on the third month. I know the needle only lasts for 3 months before you go get another but I didn t. The third month my period was off and on for over 12 days maybe longer but my periods only last 5 to 7 days. I had sex after I was done my period a week later. I seem to be late by 9 days and my breasts are tender, my mood changes alot and I ve been having headaches what could this be?
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
Hello, thanks for the query.
Since you already know contraceptive effectiveness of depo lasts only for 3 months.
Missed periods, unprotected intercourse during ovulation,your symptoms of with tender breasts, mood changes suggests you cold be pregnant.
Get a urine pregnancy test done.
If positive, get an ultrasonography done.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
Since you already know contraceptive effectiveness of depo lasts only for 3 months.
Missed periods, unprotected intercourse during ovulation,your symptoms of with tender breasts, mood changes suggests you cold be pregnant.
Get a urine pregnancy test done.
If positive, get an ultrasonography done.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
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