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meganb · Nov 14, 2007, 01:48 AM

I was wondering I have been on the depo shot for about a year now. I missed my shot on Oct. 23, 2007 which was about three weeks ago and I have been having unprotected sex ever since. Could I be pregnant because I am getting symptoms? Or How long could it take to get pregnant? Right away? I need some help!! :confused:

jadejarvis · Nov 14, 2007, 02:39 AM

Yes you van get pregnant! I been on the depo for two years and had one late before
I had to take tests to see if I was pregnant so it looks like you betta get tested :(

binx44 · Nov 14, 2007, 04:39 AM

I have been on the depo shot for a few years now. If you read the booklet that comes in the box it says it takes a few months to a year or more to completely leave your system. You should get your needle as soon as possible though

macksmom · Nov 14, 2007, 06:15 AM

Every woman is different.
So while the depo shot may take a long time to get out of one persons system, it may clear anothers quickly.
You haven't been on the shot serious long term, so you have a better chance of it clearing your system fast.

Go back to get your next shot, they are required to do a pregnancy test before they give it to you.

binx44 · Nov 14, 2007, 07:05 AM

I've never missed a depo shot by more than a few days but I've never heard of needing a preggy test before getting it. Though in some places that may differ

macksmom · Nov 14, 2007, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by binx44

i've never missed a depo shot by more than a few days but i've never heard of needing a preggy test before getting it. though in some places that may differ

You have a window of time as to when to get the shots... if you go outside that window before getting your next shot you must get a pregnancy test before getting the shot again.

At the moment I can't recall the exact window of time. But as a CMA, we are not allowed to give anyone woman a depo shot if she has gone longer than allowed... we must give her a pregnancy test because if she is in fact pregnant the shot can cause miscarriage.

lippylou · Nov 14, 2007, 07:36 AM

Hey I've been on the depro for 4 poss 5 years now! They say its every 12 weeks, but you are safe up to 14 but they will do a test beforehand. Im sure you will be fine but you do need to get the shot asap. It does take a few months - even a year to leave your system. But you just never know - if you don't want children, it isn't worth the risk! X