The chance of pregnancy from unprotected sex on the second day of your period is extremely low, as ovulation is highly unlikely to occur so early. Regarding Deviry (medroxyprogesterone), a withdrawal bleed or period typically starts within 3 to 10 days after you finish taking the medication. Since two days is a very short course, please ensure you are taking it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If your period does not arrive within 10 days of stopping, or if you feel anxious, a simple home pregnancy test will help give you peace of mind.

Experiencing very light bleeding on the fourth day of your five-day Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) course is quite common and generally nothing to worry about. Sometimes, your body begins to respond to the hormonal changes slightly earlier than expected. Please finish the remaining dose of your medication as prescribed. This light spotting often transitions into your expected period after completing the course. If you experience heavy bleeding or severe pain, please consult your doctor.

At 47, irregular or heavy periods are very common as your body transitionally approaches menopause. To keep your periods regular and safe, it is crucial not to start any new medication on your own. Your gynecologist may recommend cyclic progesterone (the generic form of Deviry) or other tailored options, but this depends on an evaluation of your uterine lining and hormone levels. Please consult your doctor to determine the safest next step for your cycle.

After finishing your 5-day course of Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate), your period should typically start within 3 to 7 days, though it can sometimes take up to 10 days. Please be reassured that this is a normal timeframe. Additionally, recovering from COVID-19 last month can certainly affect your cycle. Physical illness and stress can temporarily disrupt your hormone levels, leading to menstrual delays. Your body is still recovering, so please give yourself some time to heal. If you do not get your period within 10 to 14 days after completing the medication, it would be best to consult your doctor.

It is highly unlikely that you are pregnant, especially with two negative pregnancy tests. Deviry (medroxyprogesterone) is prescribed to help restart your menstrual cycle, and the brown spotting or light bleeding you are experiencing is a very common way your body responds to this medication. This light flow often acts as your withdrawal bleed. However, if your normal period does not fully start within a few days, or if you remain concerned, I highly recommend consulting your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.

After completing a course of Deviry (medroxyprogesterone), it typically takes about 3 to 10 days for your withdrawal bleed (period) to start. The light spotting you noticed could be an early sign of your body responding to the hormone drop, and your period may still arrive in the next few days. Sometimes, if the uterine lining is thin, you might only experience light spotting. I recommend waiting another 5 to 7 days. If your period does not start by then, please reach out to your gynecologist for a quick check-in.