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On Depo Shot. Missed Shot. Had Sex. Had Little Bloody Discharge. Pregnancy?

Ok I have a question Im 19yrs old & I am on the Depo shot I was suppose to go take my nxt shot on the 22nd of may but missed my appt. Ive had sex with my partner & the next day I had a clear but a little bloodie substance come out of my vagina what does that mean? & if it could be pregnancy should i wait on my next shot til I find out that it isnt?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

The risk of pregnancy depends on how long you had been using Depot provera shots. If you had been using the shots long enough, then it may take atleast 2 months for the fertility to return back after you discontinue the depot shots, in which case, your chances of pregnancy is minimal.

When the blood level of progesterone falls, it results in withdrawal bleeding and the spotting you had could be due to that. If you are doubtful whether the spotting is due to implantation bleeding, you need not wait and can rule out pregnancy through blood test which confirms pregnancy within 3 to 4 days after implantation.

I hope this is useful to you.
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On Depo Shot. Missed Shot. Had Sex. Had Little Bloody Discharge. Pregnancy?

Hi. Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. The risk of pregnancy depends on how long you had been using Depot provera shots. If you had been using the shots long enough, then it may take atleast 2 months for the fertility to return back after you discontinue the depot shots, in which case, your chances of pregnancy is minimal. When the blood level of progesterone falls, it results in withdrawal bleeding and the spotting you had could be due to that. If you are doubtful whether the spotting is due to implantation bleeding, you need not wait and can rule out pregnancy through blood test which confirms pregnancy within 3 to 4 days after implantation. I hope this is useful to you.