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What Are The Ways To Get Pregnant As Off Depo Shots?
Hi, I have been off the depo shot for 1 month now and have been trying to get pregnant.I have not had a period yet and am now this past month I cry about anything and have acid reflex and heartburn all the time. I just took a pregnancy test at the doctors and it was neg. Should I go back and get blood drawn?
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
Hallow Dear,
Pregnancy test on the urine before you missed your period is rather too early and is sure to report (false) negative results. This test should be performed about a week after missed period to have reliable results.
In fact, it is advisable to let a period of about 3 to 6 months pass after discontinuing Depo contraceptive to attempt for pregnancy. It may take some time for your menses to get regularised.
You may take some proton pump inhibitor preparation like pantoprazole for your acid reflux and heartburn. It will give you some relief. For your over reactions to the adverse things, please report to a counsellor. Too much of stress also is responsible for delay in menses.
If at all you want the results of urine pregnancy test to be confirmed, you may opt for Beta hCG test on your blood 10 days after the last unprotected intercourse.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Pregnancy test on the urine before you missed your period is rather too early and is sure to report (false) negative results. This test should be performed about a week after missed period to have reliable results.
In fact, it is advisable to let a period of about 3 to 6 months pass after discontinuing Depo contraceptive to attempt for pregnancy. It may take some time for your menses to get regularised.
You may take some proton pump inhibitor preparation like pantoprazole for your acid reflux and heartburn. It will give you some relief. For your over reactions to the adverse things, please report to a counsellor. Too much of stress also is responsible for delay in menses.
If at all you want the results of urine pregnancy test to be confirmed, you may opt for Beta hCG test on your blood 10 days after the last unprotected intercourse.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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