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I got the depo-provera birth control shot last month and now my period is late by 2 days. is this an effect of the shot or could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depo shoot: Some people do not get periods at all with the Depo-Provera shot and some get light irregular periods. Remember you are not ovulating. If you had unprotected sex and are nervous, then by all means do a pregnancy test, but it is highly unlikely. :)

Answered 4/17/2015

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A member asked:

I got the depo-provera birth control shot last month and now my period is late by 2 days. is this an effect of the shot or could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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