Birth Control/Depo Shot

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Expert: - 1/17/2007


Question
Hello, My name is Natalie. I have been on the shot for about a year now. I am wanting to have a baby someday, it might not be right at this moment but maybe in a year or two. I have heard that if you have ever took the shot in the past it might make you unfertile. Should I get off the shot if I would like to have children in the near future?

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Hi Natalie.
I'm not a medical doctor but I would not get the depo shot if I wanted to have children soon. I have been getting emails from women who want to get pregnant but are having trouble. I read an article in which it stated that it takes several months for the hormones to "subside" so that you can become pregnant. I would suggest a non-hormonal method such as condoms or Natural Family Planning or abstinence. Let me know if I can help you in any other way. Email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Thanks for your question.
Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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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 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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