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I've been on the depo-provera shot for 5 yrs. is being on the shot for so long going to risk me not being capable of conceiving a child now that im off it?

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

No: Should not be a problem. There might be a transition time for your natural cycles and hormones to re establish though.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

I've been on the depo-provera shot for 5 yrs. is being on the shot for so long going to risk me not being capable of conceiving a child now that im off it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satish Sundar answered

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