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I stopped taking the Depo shot about three years ago and I still have not been able to get pregnant. For about 8 months my cycle was regular, same time every month, after that it changes every 3-4 months. Is it because my cycle has not returned to it's regular state or is it something else?
The only way to answer this question is to go to an infertility doctor. Fertility depends on the man and the woman. Sometimes not getting pregnant is due to male problems. I suggest you also get some training in fertility awareness to monitor your cycle more closely. Check http://www.irh.org/nfp.htm
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Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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