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A member asked:

Was on depo-provera for 4years. ran out 5months ago. have had unprotected sex. a lot of pregnancy symptoms. is it likely i am pregnant?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

If no period yes: but you may not have a period for a while after discontinuing Depo-Provera and then may not know when you ovulate. if concerned check a pregnancy test.

Answered 2/19/2015

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