A little over a week ago I got the depo-provera shot. Exactly a week later I had unprotected sex. The day I got the shot I read on the drugs official website that the shot takes effect immediately. It literally said that once you walked out of your physician's clinic it would have started working. I then today read on wikipeda.com that it can take up to two weeks for some people. I'm curious if anyone has a solid answer or personal experience on the subject. I just want to make sure there's a slim to none chance I'm pregnant. Thanx everyone ^_^
2007-04-23 08:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by Bonzilla!! 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When I had my first depo shot, I was told to wait 7 days before having unprotected sex as sometimes it takes a while for the drug to start filtering out of your muscle into your body. The chances of you getting pregnant because of this are, in reality, pretty slim - you would have to be at the right stage of your cycle on top of this as well. I think the doctors are covering their arses by telling you not to have sex
2007-04-23 10:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I work, we have to EDUCATE the women we give the Depo shots to... didn't anyone give you information where you got your shot?! Grrrr... what we tell women is they should wait two weeks before they have unprotected sex. The shot starts working as soon as your body starts to absorb the hormone, but two weeks is when you can be sure it is fully able to protect you. This doesn't mean you are definately pregnant, it's a toss of the coin. So, your next move would be a home pregnancy test, which can give you a result 24-48 hours after unprotected sex. Good luck.
2007-04-23 16:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by nursemom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the Depo shot now going on 5yrs. I was told when starting birth control or switching birth controls it can take up to a month to regulate in your body. Just keep track of period start and end dates and if concerned get a pregnancy test. Or if Depo does to you like me I dont get my period and so that would not work. Best suggestion then would be just get a prego test that has the early detection.
2007-04-23 15:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by ckjb323 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK...
1. wikipedia is only as effective and truthful as those EDITING it. I would not use wiki as a reliable source of information.
2. did your doctor TELL you anything? He/she should have told you when you can start having sex without using other forms of protection.
3. Get OFF of depo! I was on it for four years and had horrible side affects. I am not the only one! Weight gain, mood swings, spotting, etc... and you need a bone density check after five years because of how horrible it screws with your bone health.
2007-04-23 18:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what i know, when you get your first shot, you have to wait 7 days before it takes effect and then when you get the follow up shots (keeping in mind that they are taken at the right time), they work straitght away. Heard that from 3 doctors so im guessing it must be true.
2007-04-24 05:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ama S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAD SEX THE NEXT DAY AFTER GETTING THE SHOT AND NO BABY YET ITS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE HUNNIE DONT WORRY ITS SUPER RELIABLE I LOVE IT
2007-04-23 16:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by JEN 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋