A member asked:

Can you get pregnate if you miss depo-provera shot by 4 weeks? i was supposed to take my shot last month and forgot and now im feeling different

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Depo-provera is only expected to work if it is used as prescribed. Theoretically, you could get pregnant even if you miss the shot by one day. The greater the amount of time missed by, the greater the risk. A pregnancy test would provide an answer to the question.

Answered 3/8/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Pregnancy can occur anytime you are not using your contraceptive properly

Answered 7/11/2014

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