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V.W. asks from Chisago City, MN on May 18, 2011

I'm So Nervous - Need Some Encouragement

I was laying in bed last night, trying to fall asleep, and I realized that I might be pregnant. First I bled for a month and a half and now I haven't bled for a month and a half. I'm on the depo shot. I know that it messes with your periods, and I know that it's supposed to be really effective... But not having a period for a month and half really scares me.

I'm supposed to get my next shot on Friday, and I'm going to have them run a pregnancy test before hand (Just in case).

I know that I'm most likely not pregnant. The failure rate for the depo is something like 0.3% with perfect use, and as far as I know I have been using it correctly. I'm just so scared that I am! I'd love the baby, no matter what. And I know that no time is the right time to have a baby... But this is especially horrible timing. I just started a new job. I was just diagnosed with depression. I am still living at home with my parents and 2 younger sisters (My boyfriend and I are doing everything we can to save up enough to build a house, and that includes living with our parents to save money on rent). I have a 6 and a half month old baby boy. It's just a very bad time to get pregnant.

I guess I just need some one to slap me and tell me to stop worrying. Anyone up for the task?

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J.P. answers from Sacramento on May 18, 2011

stop worrying - I never had a period when I was on the depo shot. If you are super worried go buy a pregnancy test.....

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B.C. answers from Joplin on May 18, 2011

while I was on the shot I did not have a period at all...

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A.R. answers from Minneapolis on May 18, 2011

I got pregnant with my first on the depo shot. Buy a digital test and take it to know for sure!

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T.C. answers from Dallas on May 18, 2011

I agree. I would be very surprised if you were pregnant. I bet you're in the clear! I know that won't make you stress any less. Definitely take a pregnancy test to help ease those worries. And, with your depression...birth control can be linked to that. You might want to look into that before taking it anymore.

I think you should worry as much as you need to worry (because telling you to stop won't work...hehe) and take a test to help you feel relieved.

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C.J. answers from Kansas City on May 18, 2011

I was on the shot for years and would only have a period every 6 months or so lasting a cople days.....hope that helps a little.

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D.B. answers from Charlotte on May 18, 2011

The reason you are worrying is the depression, Vickie. You'll be okay. Before getting the shot, ask them to give you a blood test to see if you are pregnant. It's better than a urine test this early.

Hugs,
D.

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R.O. answers from Harrisburg on May 18, 2011

Hang in there girl!! Go to Target and get a pregnancy test, they are so accurate that my obgyn doesn't even do a blood test anymore!! Good luck!

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J.P. answers from Sacramento on May 18, 2011

stop worrying - I never had a period when I was on the depo shot. If you are super worried go buy a pregnancy test.....

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S.S. answers from Daytona Beach on May 18, 2011

my sister was on the depo for 6 yrs or so and never once had her period during all that time.

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M.D. answers from Dallas on May 18, 2011

I really think you aren't pregnant. I was on the depo shot about 15 years ago, only took one dose because I had bleed for the whole 3 months... My friend on the other hand, bled for like two months and had been getting them on a regular with no problems. She never had her period after the first two weeks with the first shot. She was on it for a few years too. When she went off it, she got pregnant. So I highly doubt you are... try to not worry

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M.M. answers from Detroit on May 18, 2011

Do you have any other signs like your breasts getting bigger or being extra tired or hungry? The boobs was a BIG sign for me in both my kids. Take a home pregnancy test now so you are not stressed between now and next Friday. The stress can make your period not start too.

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J.S. answers from Jacksonville on May 18, 2011

Depo shots do crazy things to your body. That's why I stopped taking them. Some people stop getting their periods completely on it. That is probably what is going on with you. I would just go and take a pregnancy test just to ease your mind, but I seriously doubt that you are pregnant.

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