I was recently due for my last shot and instead of getting it my Dr suggested i try the IUD. since i had had 3 shots (with no period for 10 months) it was a very painful attempt and i did not get the IUD. now i am 2-3 weeks overdue for a shot and have had unprotected sex. i was wondering when a period would return and if i am at risk for pregnancy. i was spotting a brownish discharge and now it is mucousy, also i keep having a bit of abdominal cramping...very slight cramping though. could i be pregnant?

nauticalstar420

It all depends on your body, every woman is different. For some women (like me) it could take as little as a month for the shot to wear off, and for others, it could take up to a year to 2 years.

Yes, you are at risk for pregnancy. Even while taking birth control regularly, you are always at risk for pregnancy. No birth control is 100% effective.

A brownish discharge usually means old blood. Is it a really deep, dark brown? Your body might be finally trying to have a period, which would account for the cramping