is it possible to get pregnant while on the depo provera birth control shot if so has this ever happened to anyone ?
2007-06-28 14:34:29 · 12 answers · asked by rosa z 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, it's possible.
Depo-Provera has a failure rate of less than 1% when it is used correctly and consistently, so even if you have perfect use, there's still a chance of getting pregnant.
With less-than-perfect use, the failure rate increases much more.
2007-06-28 14:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get pregnant while your on birth control. It is possible that your body can begin to feeling different as a result of the birth control. I suggest you make appointment with your doctor. They can tell you whether or not your pregnant and adjust the birth control if necessary.
2016-04-01 09:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The depo shot is about 99.7% effective. I took the shot 3 times and my hubby and I never once used a condom and I never got pregnant while I was on it. I was off of it for 2 YEARS before I got pregnant again. Although, there is still that .3% chance of becoming pregnant. The depo shot is a little more potent than the pill though.
2007-06-28 14:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by violentbeauty6 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have read that the Depo shot is very effective... like 99.9% effective. Whereas birthcontrol pills are about 93% effective. So, chances are you wouldn't get pregnant.
I have been using depo for a year and haven't gotten pregnant..... gained a lot of weight though!! :(
2007-06-28 14:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by emtmissa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes still a chance. Abstinence is the safest form of birth control. All birth control has atleast a %1 chance of still concieving
2007-06-28 15:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lorelei's Mommy ( & prego) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It never happened to me when I was on the shot but there is a possibility. It is less than 1% but there none the less. Also it can take up to a year and a half for your fertility to return to normal after you stop taking the shot.
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/bcdepo.htm
http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/ssc/depo.htm
2007-06-28 14:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by twinkie.2006 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Depo shot is very strong but if you are preg. you need to get to the Doc.
2007-06-28 14:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Reta, Bears mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check with your doctor ASAP and stop taking the shot if you think you're pregnant. If you are looking for early pregnancy symptoms, check out this online pregnancy book at http://www.babyhold.com/The_pregnancy_book/ - There are articles on symptoms, different stages of pregnancy and pregnancy advice.
2007-06-30 23:51:30 · answer #8 · answered by Tali S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is 100%, so there is a chance. But the shot, when taken correctly, is around 99.9% effective. Very low chance of pregnancy.
2007-06-28 14:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by layla983 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is possible, if for instance you are taking antibiotics or some other meds I would use back-up bc like a condom with spermicide.
2007-06-28 14:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋