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Can you get pregnant with no period on Depo?
if my birth control (depo injection) stops my period can i still get pregnant? No. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of the shot, especially in the first 6 to 12 months of use.
Can you miss a period while on Depo shot?
As you continue to use Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection, you may skip a period or stop having periods completely. This is normal. More than half of all women who use Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection for one year have no menstrual bleeding. Having no periods does not mean you are pregnant.
Can you get pregnant if your a month late on Depo?
You shouldn’t be more than two weeks late coming in for your Depo-Provera® shot. If you are late or miss a shot, you can get pregnant. You can come in earlier than 12 weeks if you need to.
How likely is it to get pregnant on depo?
The Depo-Provera shot is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy if you get it every 3 months, as directed. But because that isn’t always possible, typical effectiveness is around 94%. That means for every 100 women who get the shot, about 6 will have an accidental pregnancy.
How soon can Depo stop your period?
The longer you use the shot, the more likely it is for your periods to stop. If you’ve stopped using the shot, it can take several months for your period to return to what it was before you started the shot. But it only takes 15 weeks after your last shot for the pregnancy protection to wear off.
What are the chances of getting pregnant while on Depo?
How do you tell if you’re pregnant without a test?
The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include:
- Missed period. If you’re in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant.
- Tender, swollen breasts.
- Nausea with or without vomiting.
- Increased urination.
- Fatigue.
Can you still get pregnant with the Depo shot?
No period since April 2020 due to the Depo Shot. Can you still get pregnant without a period? If you’re using the birth control shot correctly, which means getting it every 12-13 weeks (3 months), it’s highly unlikely that you’ll get pregnant. Only 6 out of 100 people get pregnant each year while using the shot.
What to do if you don’t get your period after Depo shot?
So even if you still haven’t gotten a period, if you’ve stopped using the shot and you’re still having vaginal sex, use another method of birth control if you don’t want to get pregnant. Read more about the shot. Tags: the shot, Depo-Provera, late period, depo shot
When to take a pregnancy test with Depo Provera?
Starting Depo Provera You should get your first Depo Provera shot during the first five days of your period to make sure that you’re not pregnant. If you get the shot at any other time in your cycle, you should have a pregnancy test done to rule out pregnancy before starting Depo Provera.
Why does your period stop after one year of Depo Provera?
Bleeding. Spotting and continuous bleeding is the main reason why most women end up stopping Depo Provera. Research suggests that all bleeding (including your monthly period) typically stops for around 50 percent of women who use Depo Provera continuously for one year. After a year, that number rises to 70 percent.