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A member asked:

I'm on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) and i've been feeling hungry and i've been feeling sick. could i be pregnant if i had sex while off the shot?

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Definitely: Please take a test on your first morning urine.depo-provera gives you protection for 12 - 13 weeks after your injection. After that time frame you are not protected.

Answered 6/3/2015

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Why do i feel pregnant while on the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot? Im a little scared. I had un protected sex about two weeks ago. Im young & scared.

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