Each injection of Depo-Provera provides protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks. It would not have protected you beyond May.
If you miss one or more pills, you increase your chances of releasing an egg (ovulation) that could be fertilized and lead to a pregnancy. The highest risk of ovulation occurs when the hormone-free interval (the time when inactive pills are taken or there is a break between active pills) is prolonged for than seven days.
You may want to report this to your gynecologist. Your doctor may suggest you have a blood pregnancy test before resuming your birth control pills. You would not want to be taking oral contraceptives if you are already pregnant.
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Hello Anonymous,
Each injection of Depo-Provera provides protection against pregnancy for up to 14 weeks. It would not have protected you beyond May.
If you miss one or more pills, you increase your chances of releasing an egg (ovulation) that could be fertilized and lead to a pregnancy. The highest risk of ovulation occurs when the hormone-free interval (the time when inactive pills are taken or there is a break between active pills) is prolonged for than seven days.
You may want to report this to your gynecologist. Your doctor may suggest you have a blood pregnancy test before resuming your birth control pills. You would not want to be taking oral contraceptives if you are already pregnant.
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August 14, 2014 - 9:42amMaryann
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