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Is Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) effective as an emergency contraceptive to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse with withdrawal, and how should subsequent amenorrhea from previous emergency contraceptive use be addressed?

Asked by Female, 21 · 12 days ago

Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not designed or effective as an emergency contraceptive. For emergency prevention, specific medications like levonorgestrel are typically used. Since you are experiencing a delayed period after previous emergency contraceptive use, please know this is a common side effect of those hormones. I gently recommend taking a home pregnancy test first to be sure. If it is negative, your cycle should return to normal soon. If your period is delayed by more than a week, it is best to consult your healthcare provider.
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Is Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) effective as an emergency contraceptive to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse with withdrawal, and how should subsequent amenorrhea from previous emergency contraceptive use be addressed?

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