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Can the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot mess up your chances for pregnancy ?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

No: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) won't decrease your chances of getting pregnant after it wears off. You should know, however, that it takes about 8 months to completely wear off. Its only "guaranteed" for 3 months but it will dimish your chances of getting pregnant for 8 months after your last injection. After that, it doesn't affect your pregnancy chances. Best wishes!

Answered 9/7/2014

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Only for: a short time sfter you stop using it.

Dr David agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not permanent but: it can lead to delayed pregnancies. 50% of women will get pregnant within nine months of their last Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Can the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot mess up your chances for pregnancy ?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr David agreed

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Grin agreed

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