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Am I at risk of becoming pregnant from having unprotected sex last night, if I finished a five-day course of Deviry six days ago and my bleeding has not started yet?

Asked by Female, 31 · 8 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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8 days ago

Please be reassured, but yes, there is a risk of pregnancy. Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) helps regulate your cycle, but it does not act as a contraceptive. Since you had unprotected sex, pregnancy is possible. Withdrawal bleeding typically starts 3 to 10 days after finishing Deviry. Because your bleeding has not started yet, you might want to consider taking emergency contraception as soon as possible, as it is most effective when taken early. If your bleeding does not start in the next few days, or to be sure, please take a pregnancy test in 14 days. We recommend consulting your gynecologist for guidance.

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