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What Causes Delayed Period While On Depo Shot?

hello, I had my depo shot in January and I have been on the depo for almost three years however I have already gotten pregnant once while on the depo, I have always made sure that I got my shot on the first week that I was due for it but now I am 18 days ate for my period what are my chances on being pregnant? also I always get my period every month on the same day which is the 1st or 2nd of every month with no exceptions.
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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No methods of contraception is hundred per cent promising and in case of amenorrhea is it is advisable to get done pregnancy test, and sonography is the best option for this, because home pregnancy test may give false results, hope this information helps, take care.
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What Causes Delayed Period While On Depo Shot?

HI Well come to HCM No methods of contraception is hundred per cent promising and in case of amenorrhea is it is advisable to get done pregnancy test, and sonography is the best option for this, because home pregnancy test may give false results, hope this information helps, take care.