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Missed Periods, Cramping, Gas, Increased Appetite, Light Bleeding. History Of Being Recently Off Depo Shots Followed By Unprotected Sex. Pregnancy?

I recently got off my depo shit. I stopped taking it in December and finally got my period in December. I have been having unprotected sex. I missed my period and have been experiencing minor cramping, lots of gas, eating a lot, light headaches here and there, long naps during the day, difficulty getting comfortable at night to sleep, slightly sore nipples, I had light bleeding about 2 weeks ago, shortness of breath at some times as well. Could I be pregnant even though I just got off depo
posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2013
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
It is unlikely to get pregnant during the first month after coming off the depo-shot as return to ovulation usually takes a couple of months at least. Your symptoms are not specific to pregnancy, they could be pre-menstrual as well. Yet, if you wish to exclude/confirm pregnancy, you can get blood test for pregnancy done as urine tests may not be helpful. You can get a trans-vaginal sonogram done after the pregnancy test and see a gynecologist for further management. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you good health.
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OB & GYN Specialist,  Dr. Richa Agarwal's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex.
In your case chances of pregnancy are there because you had unprotected sex and you are not using any contraceptive method.
You should consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy because you missed your period.
Good luck.
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Dr. Richa

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Missed Periods, Cramping, Gas, Increased Appetite, Light Bleeding. History Of Being Recently Off Depo Shots Followed By Unprotected Sex. Pregnancy?

Hi, It is unlikely to get pregnant during the first month after coming off the depo-shot as return to ovulation usually takes a couple of months at least. Your symptoms are not specific to pregnancy, they could be pre-menstrual as well. Yet, if you wish to exclude/confirm pregnancy, you can get blood test for pregnancy done as urine tests may not be helpful. You can get a trans-vaginal sonogram done after the pregnancy test and see a gynecologist for further management. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you good health.