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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy When X Depo Shot Is Delayed?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Question: I'm 2 weeks late for my depo shot and I think I might be pregnant because I am having symptoms of pregnancy can I be pregnant
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The chances are very less.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
The chances of pregnancy are very less in your case.
The effect of depo- provera last from 3 months- 1 yr.
You can take a home urine pregnancy test for conformation that you are not pregnant.
Repeat your shot as early as possible after pregnancy test to prevent future pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy When X Depo Shot Is Delayed?

Brief Answer: The chances are very less. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy are very less in your case. The effect of depo- provera last from 3 months- 1 yr. You can take a home urine pregnancy test for conformation that you are not pregnant. Repeat your shot as early as possible after pregnancy test to prevent future pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you. Good luck. Regards Dr. Richa