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Q: The contraceptive effect of the Depo-Provera shot

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 15th, 2006

I starting to have depo-provera injection last June, then i had my second one in August. I was due to have another one in October but did'nt due to wanting to try for a baby with my Husband. I stil have not had a period but for the past two weeks my breasts have been really sore and tender is there a chance of me being pregnant even if i have not had a period?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 3rd, 2006

Getting Pregnant Answer A641

Yes, there is a chance that you are pregnant ; so I recommend you take a pregnancy test. The contraceptive effect of the last shot in August should have expired, so there is a possibility that you can conceive. The contraceptive effect of one depo-provera shot lasts about 3-6 months.

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