Anyone know if depo-provera (maybe TMI)
Find a Conversation
Anyone know if depo-provera (maybe TMI)
| Wed, 10-22-2003 - 10:27am |
causes false positives? I have a 2 1/2 mo old dd & at 3 1/2 weeks pp (long story short, I thought I was dreaming) had sex. He pulled out, but it's still possible. My dr didn't ask at my pp ck up & I didn't tell... I just feel like it's a possibility & want to ease my mind. Any info or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brandy
Thanks,
Brandy

I am pretty new to the board and not fully understanding all the acronyms... but I was on Depo for 5 years so maybe I can help. Are you saying that you got a positive HPT and are wondering if it was because of the Depo?? (If I'm misunderstanding completely...my apologies.)
Thanks again,
Brandy
It is my understanding that Depo would NOT cause false positives. I'm trying to piece together some of your info. It sounds like you are on Depo after the birth of your baby and you're experiencing some pg symptoms AND because you had sex, you are wondering if you are indeed pg. Do I have that right?
IF I have that right, I have a few thoughts I can share... If you have had a Depo Provera shot, you are likely not pregnant -- 99.9% effective. Everyone I have ever talked to while on Depo hasn't gotten pregnant and my husband and I would talk about it frequently because he's in the medical field. That being said, Depo CAN absolutely wreak havoc with your hormones and that is what you might be experiencing. .
When I came off the shot, I SWORE I was pregnant because I had EVERY symptom possible . The Dr told me it was highly unlikely, but humored me and had me do a blood test to ease my mind. It was -.
I hope I am helping...
HTH a little more & thanks again,
Brandy
Brandy