The Depo shot is administered to the arm. The shot will release progestin, a hormone, into the body. The progestin, as long as it is still in the system, will prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs thus it prevents ovulation in women. The shot will also thicken the cervical mucus which helps prevent pregnancy because it blocks the sperm from joining with the egg. Unfortunately, like all birth control, it is not 100 per cent effective. It has been found that less than one out of 100 women using the shot have fallen pregnant. This is when the woman taking the shot use it once a year. It is possible for six out of 100 women to get pregnant for those who do not follow the shot directives given by the physician.
Keep in mind that the birth control Depo needs to be used within the first seven days once the period has been started to make certain it takes effect immediately. Basically, as the shot wears off you will find your body may begin to produce hormones appropriately again that stimulate ovulation. Depo is meant to protect you for 12 weeks only. It means you need to get another shot within 12 weeks to make certain you are still protected. You should also abstain from sex during the last week or two, so that the shot should be effective as this could, in some women, cause pregnancy.
The medical industry says you should take a pregnancy test if you went one to two weeks past the shot's 12 week period of effectiveness and especially if you had intercourse within 120 hours or five days before getting the new shot.
There are also some women who have still had their period though lighter being on the birth control shot, meaning it may be possible to get pregnant before the period begins.
Keep in mind that the birth control Depo needs to be used within the first seven days once the period has been started to make certain it takes effect immediately. Basically, as the shot wears off you will find your body may begin to produce hormones appropriately again that stimulate ovulation. Depo is meant to protect you for 12 weeks only. It means you need to get another shot within 12 weeks to make certain you are still protected. You should also abstain from sex during the last week or two, so that the shot should be effective as this could, in some women, cause pregnancy.
The medical industry says you should take a pregnancy test if you went one to two weeks past the shot's 12 week period of effectiveness and especially if you had intercourse within 120 hours or five days before getting the new shot.
There are also some women who have still had their period though lighter being on the birth control shot, meaning it may be possible to get pregnant before the period begins.
