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Hi i've been taking the depo shot for four years now and i have never actually felt symptoms of being pregnant til now. could i be prego ?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: You shouldn't be. If you are not overdue for your shot, I wouldn't worry about it.

Answered 9/29/2016

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