What happens if you inject with Depo while pregnant?

If you get pregnant while using Depo Provera, and decide to continue with your pregnancy, there is no additional risk of damage to the baby.

Is Depo-Provera safe during pregnancy?

Studies have not found that depot medroxyprogesterone acetate causes an increased chance for ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus), or pregnancy loss. When you know you are pregnant you should not continue getting the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate shots.

Is injectable safe for pregnancy?

No. Pregnancy during injectable use is very rare. In the rare event that a woman becomes pregnant while using injectable, there is no harm to the baby because the hormones in injectable are the same that women produce during pregnancy.

Can Depo shot cause false positive pregnancy test?

The hCG shot helps follicles release mature eggs. It may cause a false-positive reading on an at-home pregnancy test, particularly if the test is taken too early.

How would you know your pregnant on Depo?

Women who get pregnant while using birth control may notice the following signs and symptoms:

  1. a missed period.
  2. implantation spotting or bleeding.
  3. tenderness or other changes in the breasts.
  4. fatigue.
  5. nausea and food aversions.
  6. backaches.
  7. headaches.
  8. a frequent need to urinate.

Can taking Provera while pregnant cause a miscarriage?

Provera does not cause miscarriage, but some studies have shown that there may be a link between certain birth defects in mothers who are exposed to progestins such as Provera during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Can Depo shot cause birth defects?

You should not use Depo-Provera if you have: liver disease; breast cancer; blood clots, or unusual vaginal bleeding. Do not use this drug if you are pregnant. The effects of Depo-Provera on the fetus are unknown, but there has been an association between Depo-Provera and birth defects.

What is the side effect of Depo injection?

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, bloating, headache, changes in appetite, weight gain, tiredness, swelling, acne, hot flashes, breast tenderness, or irritation/pain at the injection site may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.

Can Depo cause miscarriage?

There’s no evidence that contraceptive methods like implants, injection shots, and vaginal rings cause birth defects or miscarriages if someone is using them during early pregnancy. These forms of birth control typically use the same types of hormones found in birth control pills.

When should I take a pregnancy test if I’m on Depo?

Especially because tests on the market today often say “3 days before your missed period” for best results. What does it mean if you don’t get your period from birth control? It’s best to test at least 19 days after having sex.