Can you become pregnant when you are using Provera.?

Question

I have been using provera for 3 days. The reason why my doctor gave me Provera was because I haven't had my period for 3 months. She wanted to induce my menstral cycle. I have PCOS, I had unprotected sex twice on my 3rd day of Provera. Is there a possiblity of me getting pregnant? Thanks.
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I missed taking my provera pills... will this be a problem? Would missing the provera make me pregnant? Help! Thanks.

Answer 1

Okay, I'm a little confused but I'll do my best....

I had to take Provera too several times in order to induce my periods... I have PCOS as well. To try and answer your questions:

1) It is potentially dangerous to conceive while taking Provera. Provera has been proven to cause birth defects in the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially during the first 4 months. It is *strongly* recommended to use protection (ie condoms) while taking Provera (your doctor should have told you this?).

2) If you had unprotected sex there is *always* a possibility of becoming pregnant.

3) This is where I get confused... You go on to say in the second portion of your question that you missed taking the pills? I thought you already took them for 3 days? And "missing the Provera" wouldn't "make you pregnant"... Provera isn't birth control... Whether or not you "miss it" has little to do with whether or not you will or will not get pregnant....

Maybe I'm mis-understanding something...

I'll include a couple links for more information on Provera....

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

if you don't use condoms for 1 week when starting a birth control method you do run the risk of getting pregnant. They take a week to start working

Answer 3

Yes, it is possible to get pregnant on it, BUT it is EXTREMELY dangerous to the fetus. It is HIGHLY recommended that you NOT get pregnant while using this.

Answer 4

Any time you have sex no matter what you use you can get pregnant