AboutDiane Cheryl Expertise I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 21 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience I have almost 21 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 21 years of counseling experience. I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 21 years.
Question HI,
i have been on depo for the last 5 years (since my first child was born) and recently missed my first shot which should have been on June 18, 2009. On June 21 i had unprotected sex. Just curious of my chance of getting pregnant because of this. Also, questioning the safety of being on depo for so long. I plan on getting my shot a.s.a.p., but i would love to have more kids in like 5 years. am i effecting those chances?
Answer Kristianne,
I don't know if you have already had a new shot but if not, I would not recommend for you to do that. I can talk to you more about that on email if you want to email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.
I don't believe the possibility of pregnancy is too great with just being 3 days late on the shot. But then, I can't guarantee that for sure. There is no method of birth control that is 100% safe in preventing pregnancy. If you want more kids, I would not advise hormonal birth control methods.
So please update me by emailing me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and hope to hear from you soon.
