I got off the depro-preva shot in August. Right after I got off I had a week long period. But it seems now for three months I haven't had a period. Not in September, not in October and not in August. I took a at pregnancy test but I came up negative. The question that I am wondering is could I still be pregnant. I have real bad abdominal pains and I also picked up a real big appettie and I also get nausea.

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Originally Posted by esseance

I got off the depro-preva shot in august. right after i got off i had a week long period. but it seems now for three months i haven't had a period. not in september, not in october and not in august. i took a at pregnancy test but i came up negative. the question that i am wondering is could i still be pregnant. i have real bad abdominal pains and i aslo picked up a real big appettie and i also get nausea.

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Sometimes the home tests are not reliable. You need to go and get a blood test done for pregnancy. With some of your symptoms you could have an ectopic pregnancy and that is not good. See a doctor soon.

This is very common when coming off Depo. It can take 3 - 6 months before you have a period on your own. The reason is that your body has to start making up for the hormones it was not making by itself while you were on the shot.

If you continue to be concerned, you can take a pregnancy test weekly using first morning urine. If you still remain concerned, a visit to your doctor may just put your mind at rest.