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Birthcontrol problem

Asked by connie3 over 3 years ago, 8 answers.

My question is if I have been in the 3month birth control shot and I skipped last months period could that mean I am pregnant.

Answered by bad_lover on Jun 13, 2006, 11:07AM
27 answers

yes possibly but u may just have an irregular period

Answered by sikashimmer on Jun 13, 2006, 08:06PM
3319 answers

it usually takes about 3 months for your period to regulate with any kind of birth control - or longer. So you are probably experiencing an irregular period. However if you're concerned, get a PT.

Answered by headoverheels on Jun 13, 2006, 10:18PM
38 answers

well if you had sex just tke a home test.

Answered by branson09 on Jun 14, 2006, 01:40PM
16 answers

Most of the people I know that are on the shot do not have periods. I was on the shot for two years and I never had a period and I was not pregnant. I also found out that the shot is not good for you in the future.

Answered by dawn69 on Jul 12, 2006, 07:55PM
41 answers

It is common to miss your period while on depo. If you are worried though, speak to the doctor next time you go in for the next shot. They can do a quick pregnancy test there

Answered by meggs on Jul 16, 2006, 11:47AM
45 answers

Hi there,

I am a Doctor in Canada. While on Depo-provera, you are NOT supposed to have a period. The horomones are in your body constantly, unlike the pill which you have a week long break to have a period. Depo is very effective, about 99.7%. Before you have your new shot (every 13 weeks), you should do an at home pregnancy test, because in the event that you are pregnant - Depo could have some complications. What you are experiencing is normal, so do not worry.
Also, Once you go off of Depo-Provera, you may not have a period for up to a year or more. This is a very powerful birth control and can have lasting effects on your body. As a doctor, I will most of the time suggest women going on the pill before resorting to Depo. The pill can be stopped immediately, has minimal side effects and gives you the security of having a perios every month. If you find some make you sick, try a low dose. I reccomend tri-Cyclin low. It mimcs your natural cycle closer and has a very low dose.

Answered by unknownuser on Jan 10, 2008, 03:34PM

your not suppose to get your period when your on the shot. They check for pregnancy when you go to get your next shot after the three months.

Answered by lostnconfused on Jan 31, 2008, 12:56PM
203 answers

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it's normal for the shot to stop your period once you stop the shot your periods should return to normal. I'm on it to but the weird thing about me is I took the shot about a month ago and I just start the 1/28 and I haven't stopped yet. hats screwed up.