DeQuincy, LA
A 24-year-old female asked:
Yes can u get pregnant after 1 depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lawrence Schappaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Most likely not: Not if the injection was given as directed by the manufacurer.
Given the 1st inj only during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, only w/in the first 5 days postpartum if not breastfeeding, or only at the 6th postpartum week if exclusively nursing.
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MN
A 24-year-old member asked:
Do you gain wieght after only 1 Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot ?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not likely: Studies of wait gain have noted 10 pound weight gain at 24 months after starting depoprovera.
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TX
A 23-year-old female asked:
Can you get pregnant one week after missing your next depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot ?
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Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Yes you can.: The Depo-Provera shot is only guaranteed to block pregnancy until its next due date. After that you have a chance of getting pregnant. The chance is not as high as it will be as time goes on but you can still get pregnant.
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Fairfield, IL
A 16-year-old female asked:
How soon after im off the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot can I get pregnant?
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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Possibly 13 weeks: It's possible to begin ovulating again as soon as the depo-provera wears off - 13 weeks after your last injection. But in some young women it may take up to several months before your fertility returns to normal.
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Gainesville, FL
A 26-year-old female asked:
Is it easier or harder to get pregnant after the use of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Byron Hapneranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Takes time: It may take up to a year or so after the last injection reach normal fertility.
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Virginia Beach, VA
A 25-year-old male asked:
Is it anyway possible to get pregnant while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Byron Hapneranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Pregnancy on Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is uncommon, but various studies estimate the failure rate to be under one percent to as high as 3 percent.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
If im on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) & my next shot is in a month what's the best way for me to get pregnant like how soon & what are the chances ?
Dr. Rakhi Diminoanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depo and conceiving : Depo should prevent you from getting pregnant until 3 months after your last shot. Then it could take another 6 months to start getting regular period... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
How long does it take for you to get pregnant after going off depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)? my last shot was due the second week of this month& I stopped it.
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Varies: The drug should be out of your system within a month of the due point. In theory you would return to your baseline fertility. Some report as long as ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
I need tips on trying to get pregnant after stopping the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. My last shot was september 18, 2012 its not january 16, 2013?
Dr. Linda Gromkoanswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
May be a delay: You may have a delay before starting your periods again after depoprovera, especially if your periods were irregular before starting depo. It could be... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I have been trying to get pregnant for a while. My spouse and I have never used protection for 4 years. I was on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot 3 years ago. What are we doing wrong and the best way to get pregnant? Please help us
Dr. Justin Buchanananswered
Radiology 14 years experience
Infertility: Infertility has many causes. You should discuss this with your primary care or ob/gyn doctor. You and your spouse may need additional testing to estab... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Do you need to worry about pregnancy while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) if you get all shots on time and no more period?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Depo works: Depoprovera failures are very rare. It is a very effective method. If you are concerned then take a simple test available at any pharmacy. No reason t... Read More
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