Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Anyone who has unprotected sex is at risk for
pregnancy. However, many women can also experience irregular cycles and
hormonal imbalances after discontinuing Depo-
Provera. Some women do not resume normal monthly cycles or ovulation for even up to year.
So it can be difficult to rule out pregnancy if you have irregular cycles after taking Depo-Provera. Unfortunately, pregnancy related symptoms can vary widely between women and actually most women do not have any symptoms of pregnancy at all before a missed menstrual period. Furthermore many women experience psychological symptoms of pregnancy due to unconscious fears or desires.
So I would suggest that you do a urine pregnancy test, so that you know for sure what is going on. If you do not desire pregnancy, I would suggest that you select an alternative method of
contraception because even if women do not get periods regularly they still can be at risk for pregnancy.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown