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Do Depot Shots ,harmful To Fetus During Pregnancy?

Hi, I just found out i am 6 weeks pregnant, but the thing is I was on the depo shot. They did a pregnancy test before giving me the shot and said it was negative, but they didnt give me the shot during my period. So now im wondering if this can affect my baby?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

The reason that we try to avoid patients from getting the Depo shot while pregnant is that it does slightly increase the risk of a specific type of birth defect in male infants. This defect can cause blockage in the baby's urinary tract, but it is fully treatable after birth. It can be diagnosed prenatally via ultrasound, and is still a rare disorder.

I recommend you speak with a genetic counselor about your individual risk and see a prenatal care provider to check that the fetus is viable.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown
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Do Depot Shots ,harmful To Fetus During Pregnancy?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. The reason that we try to avoid patients from getting the Depo shot while pregnant is that it does slightly increase the risk of a specific type of birth defect in male infants. This defect can cause blockage in the baby s urinary tract, but it is fully treatable after birth. It can be diagnosed prenatally via ultrasound, and is still a rare disorder. I recommend you speak with a genetic counselor about your individual risk and see a prenatal care provider to check that the fetus is viable. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown