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I am on the depo-provera shot, i had unprotected sex this week. i have never bled while on the depo-provera and around 8 days after unprotected sex i started spotting? could i be pregnant ?
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Unlikely: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is a v effective method of contraception, it's unlikely you could be pregnant , specially if you have been on it for a while. It does however cause spotting . That is a known side effect.
Answered 9/1/2015
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Probably not : Irregular bleeding pattern or irregular periods is common with Depo-Provera shot. If you have not missed any scheduled dose/started your first shot 5 days after the start of your period, then the chance that you are pregnant is low. If you think you might be pregnant perform a pregnancy test/see your doctor(also discuss a calcium/vit d supplementation to reduce bone lose). Use condoms. Practice safe sex.
Answered 5/5/2016
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