Do Depo Shots Help In Improving Fertility Levels?

Posted on Sun, 22 May 2016

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Sun, 22 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, how are you? I'm just wondering I've only taking one depo needle but my partner and I now want to fall pregnant and it doesn't ware off until early August.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Depo shot is effective for 3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pregnancy cannot occur till the effect of depo shotis there.
The eeffect remains for 3 months.
You both have to wait till then.
There is no medication available to decrease its effect.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

I'm just wondering if you know how long it will take place for me to fall pregnant.... If you take it more then once I know you are most likely not to be able to conceive up to 12-18 months

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
3-6 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, it takes3-6 months for the hormones of the body to normalize and hence chances of conception are there after that.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar