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writes:I got my first depo shot in December, it is now march, therefor I should be coming off of the depo. I want to conceive but I have read that it takes months or even years to become pregnant. So I would like to know if I have had Only one shot and I am healthy can I become pregnant fairly soon? Or am I cursed to be infertile for a lOng time? And what can I do to get Pregnant faster?
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 March 2012): your info says you are 18-21, therefore you will be at the peak of your fertility for some years to come. you are quite young, have you thought this through properly as you obviously thought in december that it was the wrong time for you then, to get pregnant. are you able to support yourself and a baby financially? these are important questions to think through before you get pregnant.
as for the biological aspect of things, fertility experts say you should be having sex every 2-3 days throughout your cycle, not just when it is your ''fertile time'' in the cycle, as different women ovulate at different times in their cycle. one reason is because cycles vary in length but also because most peoples cycles are not completely regular. experts also say the ideal time to conceive is when you have been at least 6-7 months in a committed relationship with the same man, as thats when your body stops treating the sperm as a foreign body (therefore stops attacking it and less sperm are killed off before fertilisation can occur) and after this time conceiving a healthy baby is more likely. hope this helps.
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reader, natasia  +, writes (20 March 2012):
 It just depends on your body. You might get your period back within a couple of months. It might take longer. Basically the injection put artificial hormones into your body to suppress your own hormones. Once the artificial stuff is gone, your own hormones will be able to operate again. I don't think it is usually as long as a year. I think mostly it is within about three months. So not that long. Don't worry. It will definitely happen, so don't stress.
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (19 March 2012):
 Using contraceptives does not make you infertile, it just means it changes the hormones within your body to stop you getting pregnant. So once you stop using contraceptives, eventually those hormones will go back to normal and you will be able to get pregnant. Infertility is the word used to describe people that medically cannot get pregnant (because of health problems), not people that use birth control.
For some women they can come off birth control and get pregnant right away, for others it can take years. It all depends on your body and it is different for everyone. My friend came off the birth control pill (and she has polycystic ovaries too) yet got pregnant within the first month of trying.
We cant tell you how long it will take you for as an individual because everyone is different. If you are ready to start a family then come off the shot, start trying with your partner and be patient. You are very young so you will at least have age on your side, so I really dont think you have anything to worry about.
Make sure you go and see your doctor for advice on getting pregnant as they are the experts and they will be able to help you far more than we can here.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, Katerbug0217 +, writes (19 March 2012):
If u do the missionary position and put a pillow under ur lower back it works (:
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (19 March 2012):
 I will offer the same advice, talk to your GYN/Doctor.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (18 March 2012):
 These sound like great questions for your OB/GYN! Only she or he knows your individual medical history, after all.
Good luck with your family planning!
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 March 2012): Every woman is different, it can take up.to a year to concieve naturally when coming off hormone based contraceptives, just try and be healthy, eat a good diet , drink.lots of water, avoid alcohol/ smoking in excess and take your prenatal vitamins, also try not to worry or get stressed if it doesnt happen right away. Good luck! X
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