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Can a woman get pregnant if she has unprotected sex after taking a contraceptive injection?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have used a contraceptive injection for the first time. I got the shot just before giving birth and have been spotting since then. I had unprotected sex while I was spotting. Can I get pregnant?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

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Hello,

Welcoem to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

It would be better if you provide your drug and medical history as well. I suggest you have progesterone-containing contraception. Ladies who breastfeed have late fertility returns compared to those who do not breastfeed. The injection Medroxyprogesterone is a hormone-containing contraceptive that gives side effects of irregular bleeding, irregular periods, weight gain, mood variations, etc. I suggest you do a pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy. I also suggest you have combined oral contraceptive pills to regulate your period cycles and iron supplements to reduce the chances of anemia.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 11, 2023
Reviewed At October 6, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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