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I missed my Depot shot. How would I know if I am pregnant?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am on Depot injection, and I have missed the shot for over ten days now. I have not started bleeding yet. When I was on the shot before, I bled when I got off the shot. Now, how would I know if I am pregnant?
Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

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Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Depots are progesterone and amenorrhea - the absence of periods and irregular periods are known complications. Also, since you have missed the next shot by ten days, the effectiveness of the Depot is lost in this cycle. It would be wise to use an additional mode of contraception, like a condom, in this cycle. You do not need to worry. Just get a serum beta hCG test (human chorionic gonadotropin) done and review with reports. I suggest Duphaston withdrawal will be the best-suited option for you, according to your current status. Duphaston withdrawal will induce your periods.

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Serum beta hCG.
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Published At May 17, 2018
Reviewed At February 5, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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