Baton Rouge, LA
A 18-year-old female asked:
What are my chances of pregnancy while on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
DMPA: Failure rate on DMPA ("Depo") is 1 in 200. Good wishes.
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San Pablo, CA
A 19-year-old female asked:
Can the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot mess up your chances for pregnancy ?
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Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
No: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) won't decrease your chances of getting pregnant after it wears off. You should know, however, that it takes about 8 months to completely wear off. Its only "guaranteed" for 3 months but it will dimish your chances of getting pregnant for 8 months after your last injection. After that, it doesn't affect your pregnancy chances. Best wishes!
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Does Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) provide protection against pregnancy?
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Dr. T. Allen Merrittanswered
Neonatology 51 years experience
It's a contraceptive: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) does provide contraception protection for about 3 months as placed subcutaneously. No contraceptive is 100% so protected sexual intercourse in recommended.
Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) does not protect against veneral diseases, hpv, or hvi.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) affect a pregnancy test?
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Dr. Michio Abeanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
No: But if you are thinking about pregnancy, you shouldn't be on depo-provera. Pregnancy is possible when you stop using the birth control injections, but it may be delayed. This method of birth control is not recommended for someone who wants to get pregnant quickly after discontinuing use.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
I've been having pregnancy symptoms but im on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) can you tell me why im having these symptoms?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Doctor to evaluate: A return visit to the ob-gyn doctor can help figure out the pregnancy symptoms. The doctor can do a pregnancy test to verify non-pregnancy. A physical exam and some blood tests can help find out if there are stomach problems, hormonal imbalances, or other things that might cause pregnancy-like symptoms.
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A female asked:
What are the chances of pregnancy on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? Been on it for 4 months, deep mood swings and extreme nausea&bloating!
Dr. Darrell Herringtonanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Unlikely: You may have side effects from the medication, or an unrelated illness, but it's very unlike that you would ovulate if properly dosed with depo-prover... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked about a 24-year-old female:
Can Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) cause irregular bleeding after stopping the treatments? (9 months) also what are the chances it is from an ectopic pregnancy?
Dr. Carolyn Thompsonanswered
30 years experience
Irreg bldg possible: Irregular bleeding can occur for up to 18 months after stopping depoprovera. If you are concerned about ectopic, check a pregnancy test. Pain usuall... Read More
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Dr. Gerard Honore commented
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
With an ectopic your pregnancy test will be positive too; check one if you are worried.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Can the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot affect the result on a pregnancy test?
Dr. Liza Kunzanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 23 years experience
No: There are no known side effects like this. Your home pregnancy test should be reliable.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Does the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot affects the results on a pregnancy test?
Dr. Felicia Tillmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
NO: Depoprovera has no estrogen or beta HCG so it will not affect a home pregnancy test.
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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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