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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?
hello i have a question, i missed my depo shot which was due on may the 13th. My breast are extemely sore, I have not had my peroid, but i have taken i pregnancy test a few days ago which was negative. What is the possibility that i may be preganat?
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Hallow Dear,
If you have missed the due dose of Depo Progesterone, there is a risk (though low) of pregnancy due to unprotected intercourse.
When you are on Progesterone, sore breasts need not suggest the probability of pregnancy as the Progesterone itself causes breast soreness.
Pregnancy test performed too early is known to give false negative results. This test should be performed 8-10 days after missing a period. The test performed on overnight first morning urine sample gives best results as the hormone in such sample are concentrated. So please repeat the test after a week.
Alternatively you may opt for Beta hCG test which gives reliable results even few days before missing a period.
About 8-10 days after missed period, ultrasonography gives you direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status.
I hope this helps you to resolve the dilemma.
Dr. Nishikant
If you have missed the due dose of Depo Progesterone, there is a risk (though low) of pregnancy due to unprotected intercourse.
When you are on Progesterone, sore breasts need not suggest the probability of pregnancy as the Progesterone itself causes breast soreness.
Pregnancy test performed too early is known to give false negative results. This test should be performed 8-10 days after missing a period. The test performed on overnight first morning urine sample gives best results as the hormone in such sample are concentrated. So please repeat the test after a week.
Alternatively you may opt for Beta hCG test which gives reliable results even few days before missing a period.
About 8-10 days after missed period, ultrasonography gives you direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status.
I hope this helps you to resolve the dilemma.
Dr. Nishikant
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