I have been off the depo since Sept-07. I haven't had a period at all... but what I was wondering.. I was on it for 4 years and now I might be pregnant.... I will take a test tonight. but is it harder to get pregnant after being on the depo for so long? what an idiot I am... :)

Typically it takes approximately 18 months after stopping depo to become pregnant as it takes about that long to get the synthetic hormone out of your system.

Now, about the periods, missing periods is not uncommon after stopping depo either.

Lastly, the pregnancy test...it is best to take it using first morning urine rather than taking it this evening. The reason is that the concentration of hCG is in higher concentrations in the morning. During the day you drink fluids and urinate frequently, thus reducing the concentration of the pregnancy hormone.

Thansk for such a quick answer.... I will wait till the morning to do this and hopefully it will be negitive...

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Now, what I gave you was an average. As you know, not one form of birth control is 100% effective, aside from abstinence.

Depo is given to women who do not want to become pregnant in the near future because it does take so long to get out of your system. Good luck, and use protection if you are not ready for parenthood.

Well I am 41 years old..... I have a 20, 18 and 13 year old.... this would be truly interesting...

Yes, LOL, it is....

I am 43 and have 4 kids....21, 19, 14 and 5....So I can relate!!!

I was on depo also for a few years prior to having the youngest one.