Question 1

i've been having pregnancy symptoms but im on the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me why im having these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Doctor to evaluate: A return visit to the ob-gyn doctor can help figure out the pregnancy symptoms. The doctor can do a pregnancy test to verify non-pregnancy. A physical exam and some blood tests can help find out if there are stomach problems, hormonal imbalances, or other things that might cause pregnancy-like symptoms.

Question 2

how do i tell if i'm pregnant after stopping depo-provera when i haven't gotten my period but have all the symptoms of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: Do a pregnancy test or see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 3

off depo-provera shot appr. 16 weeks now, unprotected sex all pregnancy symptoms, weird faint test could not tell if positive or negative. please help.

Accepted Answer

Repeat test: And follow directions carefully, especially time to read results. Hcg levels usually double in 2-3 days, so if unsure result, repeat test.

Question 4

im on the depo-provera shot but having all the symptoms of pregnancy but took 3 home tests all negstive. is it the depo-provera shot or could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Neither : Your pregnancy tests are negative so you are not pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms are not the side effects of depo-provera.

Question 5

i've been on depo-provera on and off for about 2 years and i had unprotected sex multiple times with the same partner and ive been having pregnancy symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Depo shots : If you have been "off" more than "on", then you might be pregnant.  Do a pregnancy test, and take contraception mire seriously unless you want to get pregnant.

Question 6

how common is it to have several pregnancy symptoms while on the dep shot? im  on the depo-provera shot and had unprotected sex (about 6 weeks ago) for the last week i've had some light spotting (even though i had a normal period 2 weeks ago) some white d

Accepted Answer

Having : Having several pregnancy symptoms while on the Depo-Provera shot can definitely occur for some patients.  However, if you suspect that there is any possibility of pregnancy then take a test.  It would be very unlikely 6 weeks after your injection however.

Question 7

i'm on depo-provera n have unprot. sex a lot the next shot i get i take it 5 or more days earlier. could i get preg? ihave mostly all the pregnancy symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy unlikely: No method of contraception is ever 100% foolproof however depoprovera is very effective. It sounds like you are getting your shots at the recommended time. Your symptoms are not likely due to pregnancy. You could check a home pregnancy test for peace of mind. Remember unprotected sex puts you at risk for sexually transmitted disease.

Question 8

what should i do if i think i'm pregnant, but on the depo-provera shot? i have all the symptoms of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Do a pregnancy test: First check for pregnancy and if positive make an appointment with an obstetrician.  If the test is negative seek evaluation with an obgyn or family practitioner to determine what is causing your symptoms.

Question 9

how likely is pregnancy after missing a depo-provera shot? its been 3 weeks late and im having symptoms of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Might be pregnant : Your description suggests a high likelihood of pregnancy. Please check a home pregnancy test to be sure.

Question 10

started depo-provera 2 years ago. & my last shot was february of this year. i'm having pregnancy symptoms. what are my chances of being pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Good: Chances are good. Please go have a pregnancy test done.

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I've been having pregnancy symptoms but im on the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me why im having these symptoms?

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How do i tell if i'm pregnant after stopping depo-provera when i haven't gotten my period but have all the symptoms of pregnancy?

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Off depo-provera shot appr. 16 weeks now, unprotected sex all pregnancy symptoms, weird faint test could not tell if positive or negative. please help.

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Im on the depo-provera shot but having all the symptoms of pregnancy but took 3 home tests all negstive. is it the depo-provera shot or could i be pregnant?

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I've been on depo-provera on and off for about 2 years and i had unprotected sex multiple times with the same partner and ive been having pregnancy symptoms.

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How common is it to have several pregnancy symptoms while on the dep shot? im on the depo-provera shot and had unprotected sex (about 6 weeks ago) for the last week i've had some light spotting (even though i had a normal period 2 weeks ago) some white d

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I'm on depo-provera n have unprot. sex a lot the next shot i get i take it 5 or more days earlier. could i get preg? ihave mostly all the pregnancy symptoms.

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What should i do if i think i'm pregnant, but on the depo-provera shot? i have all the symptoms of pregnancy.

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How likely is pregnancy after missing a depo-provera shot? its been 3 weeks late and im having symptoms of pregnancy.

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Started depo-provera 2 years ago. & my last shot was february of this year. i'm having pregnancy symptoms. what are my chances of being pregnant?

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