I doubt that you are pregnant. Most women do not have such symptoms until further along in their pregnancies. Also, even though the Depo shot is supposed to last three months, it often takes much longer than that for fertility to return. Have you had a period since going off the shot?

wrong i got pregnant less than a month after my last shot well let me refrase that i had the shot in jan and was due in april and got preg in may so sometimes your body rejects the shot

sarakay2007, it is possible to have a different opinion to a post without telling another poster that they are wrong. I did not say she was not pregnant. I said that I DOUBT that she is pregnant. And I did not say that it was impossible to become pregnant so soon after the shot but that it OFTEN takes much longer. All the major medical websites that I have visited stress the fact that Depo tends to linger in the system and causes a delay in the return of fertility.
"You need to stop taking Depo-Provera several months ahead of time if you plan to become pregnant."
webmd.com
"After a woman stops using Depo-Provera, her normal ovarian function returns after a short time. However, it takes an average of 9 to 10 months to get pregnant after getting the last shot."
familydoctor.org
"Because the birth control shot is long lasting, it can take a long time to get pregnant after getting your last shot — anywhere from nine months to more than a year."
plannedparenthood.com
"Delay in ability to become pregnant
After the last injection of Depo-Provera, it takes an average of 9 to 12 months to become pregnant."
Brown University (Student Services)

detergram i do not appreicate u saying about how u said i dont need to say she was wrong the symptoms she is having could be due to the shot getting out of the system or she could be pregnant so i was on the shot i know how it works so there

sarakay2007, I'm not going to get into a heated debate over this. Obviously I thought you were responding to my post and not georgiporgi's post. (It wasn't clear in your post who you were 'talking' to.) I was making the point that people can offer differing opinions without telling someone that their opposing view is wrong.
I was on the Depo shot as well so I was going by what I had been personally told by my doctor as well as the information I found on reputable medical websites.

there is always a chance of getting pregnant on the shot or any birth control at that.

i am no longer on it any more have bee off it for 5 weeks now, am tired feeling sick have sore breasts and very moody, snappy and have had pain in my right side. I have done ovulation test and pregnancy test and both come back negative so got no idea. xxxx

I have heard of this happening after going off of Depo. I recently went off of it and was wondering the chances of conceiving. When I looked it up I found a lot of posts from women who were experiencing pregnancy symptoms without actually being pregnant. It may be your body's hormones trying to figure everything out without the Depo. Chances are, if you are not ovulating, have not seen a period, and have negative pregnancy tests, you are probably not pregnant. Don't rule it out, and live as if you are pregnant. You can continue to monitor your ovulation, and you can also go to your doctor to see your hormone levels. Also, blood pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy much earlier than urine tests, so if you are really wanting to know about pregnancy you could go get one of those. If you don't have a regular doctor you can also go to Planned Parenthood.

I too am trying to concive after the 'depo' i had one shot in april was due for 2nd shot on the 17th july but decided not to get it as 'we' want another baby but i too have pregnancy symptoms tender breasts blosted belly needing the toilet more often always tired headaches etc etc did 1 pregnancy test on the 23rd but came back negative tbh im really confused :s Maybe it was too early to tell i dont know :s
I also have a quick question for sarakay2007 did u have any bleeding after your last shot ?

the depo made my boobs very sore for two weeks strait and i am also tryin to concive and i have been off of depo since sep. 2008. but i was haveing some crazy periods for a while... so now me and my partner are just waiting to see when it will happen cause i have been reading that after nine months and on it could happen so keep me in ur prayers and i will keep all of yall in mine... good luck to everyone...

i have been on the depo shot for almost two years and in 1 week my shot will be worn off and im not getting it anymore because me and my partner want to try to have a baby and aqll the things ive heard about the shot are horrific.. i actually thought i was prgnant to. i wass sick in the mornings almost like morning sickness my breast were sore and leaking. i started to get a pouch.. i took 5 home test they were negitive went to the doctor they did a urin and blood test i wasas not pregnant. the shot messes with your body and your hormones

I was on Depo for 10 yrs my doc finally told me that if I ever wanted to have kids I should get off. So I've been off for about 8 months now with no sign of a monthly cycle. I'm having pregnancy symptoms like sensitive breast, naueous, tired, back hurting, gaining weight, etc...I took one home preggo test and it came back inconclusive so i threw it away and then the next day it I saw it said positive. Now after reading this I'm really confused so I will keep you posted going to take another one tonight.

1 wad on depo for 9 months. since i stopped i have been having heavy periods of up to 20 days. how long do these irregular cycles last. i was due for a shot in january.

Just to follow up with my situation I went to my doctor and they confirmed I'm 6-8 weeks pregnant. She said even tho I didn't have my period I was still ovualating. I guess I was due for my period soon but I got pregnant instead! Hope this info helps someone.

I've only been on depo for 3 months and im due for my new shot today..but i've read about how it can really mess with your body so i dont want stay on it. I've been talking with my partner and we really want to have a baby. Does anyone think i will have to wait 9-12 months like it says? I've also been bleading ever other week the whole time that i've been on this shot. Even blood clots.

Hi ya i have been on depo since dec 2008 had mt second shot in may and was due another on 4th aug but i didnt go. i am trying for a baby too but i have not had a period yet, does anyone think that it will take me long to concieve seeing as i have only had 2 shots and i am 23 thanks xx

SICILLY16 i had a friend that wasnt on the shot long and got pregnant very soon after she missed her shot. Everyone's different so just be patient it will happen when your body is ready. =)

Trini Girl



I had 1 shot of depo in May 2008 did not get the second shot now my period flowed as usual since then to now, but in July 2009 my period came on the 6th when it was due on the 14th , and this month it did not come at all , i did a test on the 16th and it was positive ,on the 25th i saw brown blood and now i have like a full period ,i wonder if i really was pregnant and had a MC or i just pregnant and having bleeding

Hi, I got my first depo shot last month july 20th.I waited two to almost three weeks before having unprotected sex.It wasnt until recently I started experiencing symptoms that go along with pregnancy but as ive read I guess thats a common side effect with depo.I've also read that having unprotected sex within the first few months of recieving your shot,you have an increased risk of getting pregnant. I'm just curious.are these all the same pregnancy symptoms everyone else is experiencing or am I pregnant? because judging what ive read online its not THAT uncommon. I'm scared to go take a test.hahah.

but are there any women who or that you know of that got pregnant within the first month of recieving their depo?During the first month and even after the two weeks I waited before having sex,my period was continous for almost a month then stopped completley.I guess I'll find out this weekend when I test.but some input would be helpful too.thanks! -jen ps.depo succkkksss