Birth Control/DEPO SHOT

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Expert: Marina - 1/4/2007


Question
Can you fall pregnant on the depo shot? what will it do to your baby? and how will you know if you don't get your period?  

Answer
Hi,

Less than 0.3% of the women using the shot as birth control get pregnant. Unfortunately, a pregnancy occurring on the shot will be masked by the effects of the hormones (not getting your period). You will know by secondary signs such as breast tenderness, morning sickness, weight gain etc. I'm not sure about the effects on a fetus, that's not my field.

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I know quite a lot about all birth control methods available. I can help you decide what kind of birth control may be most suitable for you.

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I myself have tried the pill, the sponge, comdoms and am now practicing the fertility awareness method. I can answer questions on all birth control methods available. I cannot answer questions on any medical conditions as birth control is my area of expertise.

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