After finishing a five-day course of Deviry 10 mg and experiencing light spotting on November 22nd and 26th, is this spotting my actual period or a side effect of the medicine, and when should I expect my normal period flow to start, hopefully before December 3rd? | Apollo Pharmacy

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After finishing a five-day course of Deviry 10 mg and experiencing light spotting on November 22nd and 26th, is this spotting my actual period or a side effect of the medicine, and when should I expect my normal period flow to start, hopefully before December 3rd?

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After finishing a five-day course of Deviry 10 mg and experiencing light spotting on November 22nd and 26th, is this spotting my actual period or a side effect of the medicine, and when should I expect my normal period flow to start, hopefully before December 3rd?

Asked by Female, 26 · 7 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

7 days ago

It is very common to experience light spotting after finishing medroxyprogesterone acetate (Deviry). This spotting is likely a response to changing hormone levels and is often a prelude to your actual period, rather than a concerning side effect. Typically, your normal withdrawal bleed (period) starts within 3 to 10 days after completing the medication. Since you finished your course recently, it is highly possible your normal flow will begin before December 3rd. Please try not to worry, as your body is just responding to the hormonal shift. If your full flow doesn't start within two weeks of your last pill, gently check in with your doctor.

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After finishing a five-day course of Deviry 10 mg and experiencing light spotting on November 22nd and 26th, is this spotting my actual period or a side effect of the medicine, and when should I expect my normal period flow to start, hopefully before December 3rd?

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