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I received depo on the 12th of april and had sex on the 1st of august but since i received the depo i haven't received my period and it's 6 months now does it mean i'm pregnant?

Q: i received depo on the 12th of april and had sex on the 1st of august but since i received the depo i haven't received my period and it's 6 months now does it mean i'm pregnant?

: I assume you have received depot shot every three months, April then July. Secondary amenorrhea is a common side effect of depot provera and it does not mean you are pregnant. If you have any doubt you can do a urine pregnancy test for ruling it out. Good luck.

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I assume you have received depot shot every three months, April then July. Secondary amenorrhea is a common side effect of depot provera and it does not mean you are pregnant. If you have any doubt you can do a urine pregnancy test for ruling it out. Good luck.

Answered 9/9/2023

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A member asked:

I received depo on the 12th of april and had sex on the 1st of august but since i received the depo i haven't received my period and it's 6 months now does it mean i'm pregnant?

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