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  anonymous | May 2008

Is it possible?

I am using depo ralovera shot as contraception method - since having my baby a little while ago. I had the shot in mid april and was told wait 3 weeks as i am not breastfeeding and had nothing else as a barrier to prevent falling pregnant. I am allergic to latex condoms and so had intercourse about 2 weeks after i had the shot.
I have been feeling nauseated for no reason lately and so have had to take anti nausea medication to settle me. Is it a possibility i could be pregnant or is it just my body returning to normal?

P.S i have had a period that was only 2 weeks ago.



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sarah82
June 2nd | sarah82
Re: Is it possible?

I also had the depo shot after having a bub, and was told it kicks in straight away so i would not be worried.  You are also told to go back for another shot in 12 weeks but just incase you miss it by a day or two do not panic you actually have an extra two weeks, a lot of doctors will not tell you that though and it is best to get it after the 12 weeks. As you have been told the depo has a lot of side affects and the nausea could be one of them, i had quite a lot of problems with the first shot and there is not alot you can do about it  untill your three months are up, however i did perserver and got another one, and everything seemed to be fine.  Like anything it can take your body a bit to get used to.  Hope this has helped and hope you are feeling better soon. 



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BrightonBelle
May 2008 | BrightonBelle
Re: Is it possible?

I was on the Depo Jab for just over a year and had a shot every 12 weeks, after every shot I felt a bit under the weather and explained this to the nurse who told me that this was a very  common side effect although I never needed medication to ease the sickness, personally I would go back to the doctor and explain what is going on for you and possibly reconsider if the Depo Jab  is for you.



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Practical-Princess
May 2008 | Practical-Princess
Re: Is it possible?

I don't know anything about the depo shot, but would like to point out something to you. You say you had to wait as you were not breastfeeding & had no other form of contraceptive. Many people seem to think that breastfeeding stops a woman getting pregnant. Just so you know in the future, that is wrong! Breastfeeding makes no difference - you can fall pregnant while breastfeeding.



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boredmum
May 2008 | boredmum
Re: Is it possible?

Hi,

I pretty sure you could just be feeling nauseated from the shot. I remember after I had it, I felt sick all the time.

If you are worried get a pregnancy test done but I'm sure its just a reaction to the shot.

Take care.

xx



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