Racine, WI
A 16-year-old female asked:
My depo-provera shot is due next month if i miss it & have sex can i get pregnant what are the chances?
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Dr. Bruce Pierceanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
If you stop the Depo: And have intercourse, you are not protected against pregnancy.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What happens if your on Depo-Provera and you have sex and get nutted in and miss your Depo-Provera shot ?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
If you have : Missed your last Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot for a while - you could become pregnant.
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Jacksonville, FL
A 31-year-old female asked:
Im due for my next Depo-Provera shot next month, how fast can I get pregnant if i don't get it?
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Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Pregnant any time: Besides abstinence, no other birth control method is 100%. The chance is small, but you can get pregnant while on the pills, iud, Depo-Provera injections etc. In general, the longer you have been on the injection, the longer time it takes to normalize your system and increase chances of pregnancy. So, if are now trying to get pregnant, have fun and good luck. It may happen tonight! :-)).
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Rapid City, SD
A 17-year-old female asked:
I missed my Depo-Provera shot today. is there a possiblility I could get pregnant?
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Get it soon: You should be protected if you get it within a week of when it was due. But the longer you wait, the more at risk for pregnancy you are. If you get it within the next few days, you should be protected. And even with Depo, remember no contraceptive other than abstinence is 100% effective.
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Saltillo, MS
A 19-year-old female asked:
Is it possible to get pregnant one month off Depo-Provera shot
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Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Yes: It is possible; a little unlikely, but possible.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Had sex Sept 12th was due for my next Depo-Provera shot 10/29/14 its been a week past & I haven't bleed usually I do when I miss my shot could I be pregnant?
Dr. Asha Kamnanianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Pregnancy Test: Please do a pregnancy test. That will give you your answer accurately and right away. It is common to not get a period even if you miss your Depo Shot... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Can you get pregnant if you miss your Depo-Provera shot?
Dr. Barbara Toppinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Don't miss it if you don't want to be pregnant and if you think you may be take a pregnancy test before taking the next shot.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can i get pregnant if i miss getting my Depo-Provera shot.?
Dr. Adam Levyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: While Depo-Provera is very long acting, you take a risk getting pregnancy if you miss doses.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Was on Depo-Provera in 2006. Miss last shot in sept 2010 on purpose. Cycle started in oct 2010. I am reg every 26- 27 days. Will it take long to get pregnant?
Dr. Peter Kurzweilanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Probably not: You are 1&1/2 years from returning to a normal ovulation / shedding endometrial wall cycle, and your periods are regular. I dont believe it should be... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
If I have unprotected sex after I miss my Depo-Provera shot can I be pregnant?
Dr. Cindy Justeranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
It's possible: Even with birth control measures in place, it's not 100% impossible to get pregnant. If you were having unprotected sex and were overdue for a Depo s... Read More
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