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Nauseated, Metallic Taste, Breast Tenderness, Cramps, Headache, Gas. Had Depo Shot. Pregnant?

I got my last depo shot Nov 2012. It wore off on Feb 6,2013. I was on it for 9 months. I never did get my shot in February . Now a 5 weeks later, I am nauseous constantly (I threw up once), I have a metallic taste in my mouth, my breast are so sore to touch, I have headaches , cramps , and gas. Is there any way that I could be pregnant? Or is it the depo shots side effects?
posted on Fri, 15 Mar 2013
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Hello,
Depo provera is a reversible method of contraception in the form of injections.
For maintaining the contraceptive efficacy, you need to repeat the shots every 3 months.
As, you haven't taken the injection in Feb., there is a possibility of pregnancy and your symptoms might be related to early pregnancy.
But for confirmation, you need to get urine pregnancy test done.
Hope this information is helpful.
Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti
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Nauseated, Metallic Taste, Breast Tenderness, Cramps, Headache, Gas. Had Depo Shot. Pregnant?

Hello, Depo provera is a reversible method of contraception in the form of injections. For maintaining the contraceptive efficacy, you need to repeat the shots every 3 months. As, you haven t taken the injection in Feb., there is a possibility of pregnancy and your symptoms might be related to early pregnancy. But for confirmation, you need to get urine pregnancy test done. Hope this information is helpful. Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti