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A member asked:

I've only had one shot of the depo-provera less than a year ago and now i can't seem to conceive. why?

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Keep trying: Much more informtion is needed. How long ago was depo? If after trying for 1 year without success, consider seeing an infertility specialist for possible workup.

Answered 12/12/2012

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I only took one shot of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) and would like to concieve..Can u tell me approximately how long it may take? Thanks

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I have been off Depo-Provera for 10 months and just now got my first period; i only had two shots of Depo-Provera before. Should i be able to concieve now that I have finaly got my period?

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I only had one Depo-Provera shot and my periods stopped right away.Will it be harder for me to become pregnant? What is the earliest i can concieve?

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