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I'm Amanda I'm 18 years old I've only been on the shot for 6 months and i wanted off of it because i was gaining weight and going through mood swings, but everyone tells me that I'm really fertile but i wanted to know for myself.
Amanda
More often you have lost your fertility when you stop taking the shot. It sometimes takes several months to regain your periods. No one can tell you if you are fertile or not. Lots of people know of other people who seemed to be more fertile or less fertile but no one knows, even a doctor can't tell you.
The only way you know if you are fertile is if you try to get pregnant and you do get pregnant. Sometimes it takes several months even for young healthy women because there are many variables.
But if you want to preserve and protect your fertility, you should definitely get off the pill or the shot because both of them can damage your fertility severely.
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Answers by Expert:
Ramona Quilter
Expertise
Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.
Experience
I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.
Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)
Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.
Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;
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