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Re: MISSED SEVERAL TIMES* Depo Provera/Pregnancy??

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:39:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Danielle wrote: >
>I am really hoping to be able to find some help here with this ongoing
>search for information or at least answers to my questions.
>
>First I am a Gastric By-pass patient, I have lost 120 lbs in the last 15
>months. I am at a stable weight of about 224, this fluctuates on any
>given day a few pounds, but that is very normal. I began getting the
>Depo Provera shot in April of this year, again in June and never
>experienced any problems until the last shot in September, I was 3 days
>late getting the shot, immediately started cramping as well as the
>migraines.
>
>In October the cramping was so severe that it caused two trips to the
>ER, and a full exam with my Gynocologist. Determined that it was the
>Depo shot causing the problems I am no longer able to get the shot. My
>next one would have been today Dec. 10th. So here are the questions:
>
>1. Could I have rapidly absorbed or even flushed out the shot from my
>body due to the constant weight fluctuations?

No, that would not effect the absorption of the Depo. >
>2. Is it possible (I have all the signs, frequent urination, breast
>tenderness, fatigue, emotional, some light cramping, hungry) that I
>could be pregnant and due to the shot the chemicals in my body not allow
>me to test out? I have taken 4 Home Pregnancy Tests (HPT) and had one
>blood test done last Monday.

The Depo does not influence pregnancy tests.

>
>3. What kinds of things should I be looking for if it is possible that
>my chemical balances are just not going to show the pregnancy at this
>time?
>
>I am very healthy, all other lab work comes back completely normal
>showing that I am very healthy.
>
>--
>Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. You can email me at poohbear_ut@hotmail.com
>
>Thank you,
>Danielle
>

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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