How Long will a Depo-Provera Injection Last? When does it W Posted: 03-30-06 11:03am
i was woundering how long does it take for
the injection to wear of because ive been
having unprotected sex for about 16 months
and i have gotten pregnant. im scared that
the injection has caused problems. plz can
you help.
One Depo-Provera injection introduces
contraceptive action for 3-6 months. If
you’ve used depo contraception
consistently for a while, the last
injection may take effect for a period
longer than 6 months. Depo-Provera
doesn’t cause complications if the woman
becomes pregnant.
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One Depo-Provera injection introduces
contraceptive action for 3-6 months. If
you’ve used depo contraception
consistently for a while, the last
injection may take effect for a period
longer than 6 months. Depo-Provera
doesn’t cause complications if the woman
becomes pregnant.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Getting Pregnant Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
