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A member asked:

I've been on the shot since 2008 i just got off this year in january. how long does the depo-provera take to leave my body? will i be able to have another kid?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It wears off : Three months after your Depo-Provera shot you are technically fertile. It can take ahile though for some to get pregnant. Pregnancies have been seen as early as 7 days after and for some it takes up to one year.

Answered 2/19/2015

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How long does it take to be fertile after being on the Depo-Provera shot for 1 year? Im trying to have a baby.

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My Depo-Provera shot is up on 2/23, I've only been on it 2 months. I have a 2 and 3 year old. Wanna get pregnant again how long will it take? Or could I be

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Even tho I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 3 months could it take up to a year before I get pregnant or could it happen sooner ?

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My wife took the Depo-Provera shot once, its been almost a year and she has not been able.too get pregnant? Does it take that long too wear off from 1 dose

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I was on the Depo-Provera shot for a year and a half. I hated it so i stopped. How long after stopping can it take to get pregnant?

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