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Okay, here is my situation from start to finish. On november 8th I stupidly had unprotected sex using the withdrawal method. It was the last day of my period, and I took next choice emergency contraception 7 hours later. I then started depo provera on november 10th. I spotted at my normal period time maybe a few days early in december and for the entire month of january. I have taken multiple home pregnancy tests which all came back negative, even 2 to 3 months after. Ive also gotten an ultrasound done which would have been 8 to 9 weeks after the incident. It showed no signs of pregnancy and the ultrasound tech amd my doctor said i had nothing to worry about. Ive had a pelvic exam done as well about 11 weeks after and the doctor said my uterus was not enlarged. I know depo stops periods and ive also heard it can increase anxiety, which i think is whats happening. But i simply cannot stop thinking and stressing about it. Its now about 14 weeks later, and sometimes it seems like my atomach is bigger, but im not sure, and i swear sometimes it feels like something is moving in there. Can i trust all of the tests, ultrasound, and exams and chalk this up to my anxiety? Any advice is extremely appreciated!
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Yes, at this point you can trust that all the tests are accurate.
Most women on Depo Provera don't get a period; perhaps some spotting, as you had, but not much more. So this, too, is normal.
It sounds, though, as if repeated tests and assurances from your doctor, have not helped with this anxiety.
What do you think *will* help you. Know, too, that sometimes anxiety is there to tell us that something else is not right, in our relationships or in something else in life.
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Thank you for responding, im not sure what would make me feel better. A normal period, perhaps haha. I jave always been an anxious person, but its never been this bad. I did research on depo and it supposedly can cause quite a bit of anxiety. So, im going to try to keep myself calm until it is out pf my system. Thanks again!
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Excessive anxiety can be a health concern like any other. Have you mentioned it to your doctor?
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I have. They offered anxiety medicine to help, but said everything should calm down once the shot is totally out of my system which can take a few months.
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Do you have another birth control option lined up since it sounds like you won't be getting the shot again?
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Yes, they gave me the pill. Though, ive realized through all of this that this probably isnt the right time in my life to be physical with anyone
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If anxiety about pregnancy is clouding your enjoyment of sex and making life difficult in general, that definitely makes sense. Hurrah for identifying and respecting your own needs.
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It definitely is. Ive found myself unable to focus on anything due to my fears. My doctor told me they are certain i am not pregnant, so i am going to wait my anxiety out and abstain from sex until i am sure i am emotionally ready for it. Thanks again for talking to me!
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