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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Depo-Provera?
Question: Hello! I went home this XXXXXXX day weekend and was with my girlfriend and i came inside of her repatedley, she is on the depo shot but her period keeps on getting later and later, and she still has not gotten it yet. Should i be worried?
Brief Answer:
There is no need for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Depo shot is very effective ( > 99%) contraceptive. Pregnancy due to method failure is rare. So there is no need for concern. Depo shot is known to cause irregular periods. It is it's well known side effect.
But make sure that she takes her next Depo shot at the right time.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
There is no need for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Depo shot is very effective ( > 99%) contraceptive. Pregnancy due to method failure is rare. So there is no need for concern. Depo shot is known to cause irregular periods. It is it's well known side effect.
But make sure that she takes her next Depo shot at the right time.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, do write to me.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
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