Can I Get Pregnant By Having Unprotected Sex Post Depo Withdrawal?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

Question: Hi I been off my depo shot for over a month now . Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex 3days ago the last two mornings I woke up nausea and feeling like I have to throw up.. Could I be pregnant if so when should I test

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
there are chances of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to HCM,

I can understand your concerns,

Depo shot provides protection against pregnancy for up to 12 to 14 weeks.For full protection Depo shot must be received once every 12 weeks.

So according to me,there is probability of pregnancy.But the symptoms of pregnancy do not appear so early after intercourse.

There is home urine pregnancy test which confirms pregnancy from the next day of missed period.

other test is blood Beta-hcg level.it can detect pregnancy 16-18days after last menses.

Your symptoms might be due to gastritis.

hope this helps.

Feel free to ask further.

Take care.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (3 hours later)

So if this happened on the 9th what day should I test and is it to late to take the morning pill

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
go for UPT if you miss periods.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Sorry for the late response.

You should go for UPT if you miss your next period?
For the exact date, kindly let me know when are you expecting your periods?

Morning pill works best if taken within 72 hours of coitus.
I think there is no use of taking it now.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (3 days later)

I haven't had a period going on 3yrs I was on depo shot. I received my last one in feb and was due again in may which I didn't get my shot I had unprotected sex on XXXXXXX 9th when should I take a pregnancy test

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Urine test after 23rd,Blood test after 16th.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

sorry for late response,

you can do home urine pregnancy test after 14days of intercourse(after 23rd).

Blood beta-hcg after one week of intercourse (after 16th).Blood test need to be done twice at 48hours intervals to confirm intrauterine pregnancy.

If you experience pregnancy symptoms like fatigue,morning sickness,stomach ache,consult your gynecologist early as possible.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask further.

Take care.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (43 hours later)

The first time I found out I was pregnant I kept spitting outside that's what I'm doing now and I'm always having very bad mood swings could this be a sign of pregnancy? Sorry for all the questions I'm just very worried right now my son is four and I want to know what's the next step i should take

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a sign of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

sorry for late response,

These symptoms do not suggest that you are pregnant because pregnancy symptoms starts appearing after 2weeks of conception.

Do not panic. Nausea and morning sickness are seen after 3-4 weeks of conception.

Blood Beta-hcg testing helps you to confirm pregnancy as i mentioned previously.you can go for this test.If possible for you, I would be happy to discuss test result in future

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask further.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad