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Can missing a second dose of contraceptive injection lead to pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and recently I missed the second dose of my contraceptive injection. Ever since then, I have been having sore breasts, vaginal itching, backache, and nausea. Could I be pregnant?

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar

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Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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Hello,

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The symptoms you mentioned in your query, can happen after a deposit shot, as it contains a high amount of hormones. The chances of you getting pregnant by fingering are remote. Even then, it is advisable to rule out pregnancy as you missed your shot subsequently. Do a urine pregnancy test with an early morning sample of urine to rule out pregnancy.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 9, 2023
Reviewed At December 2, 2025

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MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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