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Can Birth Control Injections Affect Fertility?

im a 20 year old female who has been on the birth control shot for 2 years. my last shot was November 2009. i was due back for my shot Feburary 2010 but im trying to get pregnant, but it seems like i cant. did the shot mess up my fertility, or do i need to be off the shot longer?
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hello, yes dear your fertility has been under the bad effects of injections and it takes around 6-9 months for the effect to wane off
In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain
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OBGYN Dr. Manisha Jain's  Response
Hello, after a shot it can take around 6-9 months for ovulation to resume
In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain
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Can Birth Control Injections Affect Fertility?

Hello, yes dear your fertility has been under the bad effects of injections and it takes around 6-9 months for the effect to wane off In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain