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What to know before trying the depo-provera shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depo- Provera (medroxyprogesterone): Depo- Provera (medroxyprogesterone) has 99% efficacy in preventing pregnancy. It must be given every 12 weeks to insure protection. A woman might become pregnant 3 to 4 months after the last Depo – Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. But it could take 6 months up to as long as two years.

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Answered 5/8/2015

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Well me and my partner have been trying to have a baby.I was on yhe Depo-Provera shot and I am now off. We have been trying. What can cause not having onr?

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My last Depo-Provera shot was in jan. I was suppose to get my next 1 in march. I was trying to wait because I've gained a lot of weight. When to get the shot?

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I took Depo-Provera shot for about to three years now i'm trying to have a family, i've been trying since august 2012 no baby but ? Is can I have children then

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How long does it take for the Depo-Provera shot to get out ur system ? Cause i'm trying to get pregnant ! i been off since july !

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How soon after discontinuing the Depo-Provera shot can I get pregnant? I discontinued the Depo-Provera shot 5 months ago and am trying to get pregnant

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