I got my first depo provera shot about 13ish days ago and my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex in a spa in the weekend twice. Is there any chance I could be pregnant? My doctor said that the injection was safe enough to use by itself but I don't know and he said it takes 3 weeks for the injection to start working? Does it?! I googled it and on local family planning websites it says that the injection starts working in 7 days. But another one said it starts working in 5 days if you have your period? And another said it works immediately? One said it takes a month to work? Please tell me the correct answer! Is there any chance I could be pregnant? Please! I'm really freaking out I can't get pregnant; I'm too young! Also; does anybody have any experiences with the depo shot that they'd like to share? Ah omg thank you in advance! I'm totally freaking out now. I've already had one pregnancy scare before and it was awful so when does the shot start working? Is there any chance I could be pregnant? Also; if its of any relevance my period was due in a few days; on the day I got the shot. So I haven't had my period and the shot has completely stopped my periods.
Depo Shot & Unprotected Sex?
Question posted by mycatisfat333 on 6 July 2013
Last updated on 9 July 2018 by Ayeitsangel22
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Hi im 18 and I’ve been on the depo shot for 3 years, I’m allergic to spermicide and latex so I don’t use condoms with my boyfriend, during the time I’ve been on the shot I have never had a pregnancy or period for that matter and he usually finishes inside me. After speaking with my doctor i was told it can take 12+ Weeks to be able to conceive even after just 1 shot. And early pregnancy symptoms are common side effects of the shot.
I was on depo I just got off of it in March of this year my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex last night two times am I going to get pregnant.?
I got my depo shot on Wednesday Febuary 3rd 2016 and had unprotected sex on saturday febuary 6th 2016 multiple times ! what are the chances that i am pregnant ??
Same thing happend to me. So did you get pregnant? Im very scared just got the depo 3 days ago and had sex today.
I need help .. i got the depo shot the 9th of this mouth and i had unprotected sex this past saterday ,i just had my frist my daughter is 8 weeks yesterday by a emergency csecon ... and i havent gotten my period even if i did im innreg ... can it be possible to be pregnant AGAIN ???
Me too! Am I in trouble?
Me too! Am I in trouble?
Were you pregnant? I'm in the same situation...
I just did the same I got my shot on Monday the 12 and had sex today the 16. Is there a chance I can be pregnant?
My shot where due on the 13th of this month and I missed it, me and my guy had unprotected sex at least 4 times is there any chance I can be pregnant
I had sex on the 31st October and on the 1st November more than once and I had the injection on the 3rd and due on my period around the 22nd was told it wouldn't stop my periods the first time and I havnt come on could I be pregnant,? Gettin the syntoms of pregnancy like feelin sick and stomach cramps and gone off food but how lolly am I to be pregnant,
I'm in the depo shot and my next appointment is on the 13 - 27 can i still have sex with out getting pregnant? ?
Hello mycatisfat (interesting name :) So the long and short of it is... if you got the shot within the first 7 days of the START of your PERIOD, you are protected immediately. In your case, you were supposed to use an alternate form of birth control for the next 7 days after the shot. From here, it would be helpful for you to mark on your calendar 12 weeks out so you know when you are due for it. This is nothing to mess with so down the road, if you want to avoid getting pregnant, go ahead and make your next appointment and even perhaps get a reminder phone call. Not all of my doctors do that but it sure is helpful since your appt. is 3 months down the road. If you don't keep a good schedule... and push it by a few weeks then you will need to use an alternate form of bc until you get the shot. Then the same rules apply again. If you get the shot within the first 7 days of the start of your period...
you are protected immediately - if not then an alternate form of bc must be used for the next full week following the shot.
I hope using this information will allow you to track back to when you first had unprotected sex following your first shot.
Mary
Hahaha, thanks! Well, yeah. My cat IS fat so it's true! lol :) And so I'm not quite following... so there is an extremely slim chance that I could be pregnant because I had sex twice about 11ish days after I got the first shot? My periods are often irregular but a week or so I am not quite sure... is there any chance of me being pregnant at all? Or is it just the typical risk that normally comes along with any kind of birth control?? Sorry, I am just really confused and worried :( I can't be pregnant, I'm only a teenager :( Please help... Much appreciated
There should be ZERO chance of you being pregnant IF you first had intercourse 11 days after that shot... I think you are scaring yourself.
Of course, the best method is totally abstaining... then you won't have to worry about stuff like that or STDs or even being that young and possibly pregnant.
Whew, okay! Thank you so much! You have been very helpful! :)
Okay then, I am glad to have been able to help you. And all the best to you and your big kitty...
hi i got my depo provera shot on the 27 of September during the first week of the shot roughly 5 weeks after my son was born. I just recently had unprotected sex with my boyfriend this past Saturday and every night since then is there a possibility I could be pregnant right now
Be responsible and just insure you're following directions. If you have 7 days behind you and no other missteps... you should be fine.
Mary
I neeed help !!
Hello Bruh... welcome to DC. Sorry, no one has responded to you probably because you are posting on an old string. But no matter, how can I help you now?
Mary
I got my shot on the 24th day of my cycle, but had sex (protected) with my boyfriend four days before my shot. My pregnancy test came through negative, but now my period is 6 days late. I have no early effects of pregnancy and some online accounts say they stopped having their period after their first shot. What are the odds that I'm pregnant or is it just the depo provera??
I took a pregnancy test today and it was negative.
I had my depovera shot on the 10th and yesterday me and my bf had in protected sex and he finished. I will buy the morning after but is there any chance I am pregnant?
To Adp... I don't believe there is any chance you are pregnant. However, be sure to take your pregnancy test first thing in the morning when you rise. Don't use the el-cheapo tests either. I have heard of people getting false negatives AND false positives.
Mary
Okay I got my first depo shot just in November. & I just has unprotected sex last night & he finished. Do you think that there is any chance I could be pregnant?
& I bled for about 2 weeks after having the shot.
Hi im 26 yrs old and last month dec 21st i had a suricgal abortion and after the procedure I was put on depo on wed dec 25th my bf n i had unprotected sex then again on the 28th the jan 4th now a month and some days later Im having all the same symptoms i was having before i got the abortion back aches headaches leg pain fatigue weird nosie in my stomach after i eat discoloration of my breast and sore boobs yesterday i went to the hospital had blood work n urine done both came back negative please help wat is wrong with me could i be pregnant and its to early to tell
I have a question I got the depo shot the last day of my period n me n my boyfriend has sex 2 days after n iv gained so much weight I haven't had a period iv been getting sick at night time could I be pregnant ??
I have a question I'm on the depo shot. And I've always been instructed to get it a week before the assigned date or a week after. This is my 4th time getting it and I've always gone a week before the assigned date but this time I went a week after my assigned date was Jan 26 I got it on the 3rd of February. and My period had already ended.. I waited 11 days before me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. Should I be worried?
Hi my name is Kendra, I had unprotected sex with a guy last Sunday, he finished inside of me. I didn't know when my depo shot was due, but Last Thursday I found out it was due last monday, the day after I had unprotected sex, I have never been pregnant so I have no idea what the symptoms are, I have been urinating a lot this past week, and also I have had extreme tiredness and headaches, but i also smoke cigarets. Could I possibly be pregnant? I'm way to young to even be worried.
Hi, I had unprotect sex a day or two before my first Depo shot.
I'm 7 days late for my period. They said that your period might slow down or stop.
I've had small cramp, tender/sore breasts during and around my expected period cycle, but no bleeding.
Could I be pregnant? I really am to young for a child and I'm scared out of my mind.
I was wantng to know if i would be safevi have been following up qitg my depo shot and keeping track of my periods but the thing is my periods don tshow that started my period but i know that's normal... but am i safe if we had unprotected sex I'm really worried and i was wondering if you could help me please thank you
I really don't know ey , I'm having a problem also here , I had sex the day before my , clinic date an I went for my injection after 5days they didn't check me or something they just gave me another one but I'm scared and stressed out
Hey I have had my second depo shot . My first one was April the 10 my second one was June 26 while I was on my cycle . I had sex July 7 unprotected sex but he didn't nut in me but I'm haven early symptoms such as cramping spotting , my stomach grailing and I feel some movement . I was wondering should I get a plan b pill or no ? Am I pregnant ?
I started my period Saturday the 16th & I ended today on the 20th. I go the 26th to get on the shot. Am I going to be able to get on the shot since it's been more than 7 days since the start of my period? When's the next time I can have sex if I can get on the shot the 26th?
I had my depo shot on the 6th day of my menstruation. My husband and I had an unprotected intercourse 3 days after the shot. Is there a big chance of conception? I am worried sick. Pls do reply guys. Thanks!
Hi I got my first depo shot ever on sept.19 & had sex with my boyfriend the next day & he ejaculated inside of me, is there any chance I could be pregnant? I am very worried.
I got my shot the 22nd of October, Yesterday I had unprotected sex and he finished inside of me. I came home from work to find my period. Is there any way im pregnant.? Or do you believe I am fine?
Hi i came on a period on the 10th had unprotected sex on the 11th and had the depot injection on the 18th is they anychance i could of got caught seen as sperm can live for 7days.since I've had the depo I've had pains in my stomach please help
I need help i need another opinion soSo i got my depo shot on the 24th of December an was sexually active on January 2nd or 3rd with my boyfriend n i should of been aweared but he dident use a condom n dident pull out i should be protected right ?? Its 99% an there is only a one percent i went to plann parent hood and they told me i can get plan b but they dont think i need it cuz the shot should of been affected the 30th or 31st they said they really dont think i need plan b cuz depo is good n i shouldn't be worried they said 100% sure
I just got my first shot January 5,2015 and my taste bud is the same as it was when I was pregnant do you think I can be pregnant.. Because my last period was December 27,2014..my stomach feels sick and my taste buds Are nasty. Could I be pregnant please some explain to me please I'm really scared.. I jus had a baby 2 months ago.. And I know the feelings of been pregnant.. I had unprotect sex 2days after my shot.
So wait if i got my depo shot 5 days ago and had a sexual intercourse would i be able to get pregnant?
I have a question. I just got the depo provera shot on Thursday that just passed and I had unprotected sex Sunday and Monday. Monday my boyfriend came in me , I just started ovulating today. Is there a chance I could be pregnant ?
I got on the depo shot and 6 days later I had unprotected sex, should I be worried?
I got the depo shot around 2pm on the 16th which was also my 2nd day of my cycle and on the 17th around 10pm I had unprotected sex was the depo shot in full affect during this time and was I fully covered?!
I have a concern. My period came late this month. I'm pretty sure it was due to stress. I eventually got it but it lasted 4-5 days, starting from the 14th to the 18th. The day it ended I believe was the 18th and that same day I went to get the birth control. I had intercourse probably 2-3 days later and also the 25th were he didn't pull out. I know it's early but I just want to know if there is a chance I could get pregnant. I hear it takes a month for a body to adjust to the pill. I'd love to know how it works. Please and thank you!
I finished my last depo shot yesterday and I had unprotected sex could I be pregnant
I finished my last depo shot yesterday and I had unprotected sex could I be pregnant
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