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I've been off depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for almost 6months. i've gotten light periods every month since, but this month i missed my period, could i be pregnant?

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You could be: You could be and i will suggest you do a inhome pregnancy test to find out if you are.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Possibly: Run a pregnancy test and if negative, stop worrying.

Answered 12/27/2013

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I have not had a period since starting depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and started a light spotting the other day. The shot is starting to wear off. Could I be pregnant?

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I got the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot 2 days after my period, i had unprotected sex 2 days after it and my bf didn't pull out. Could i be pregnant?

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I'm on my period and Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) birth control. Should I worry about being pregnant since I had unprotected sex?

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Do you need to worry about pregnancy while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) if you get all shots on time and no more period?

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