It is quite common to experience a lighter bleed than usual after taking Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) to induce your period. A lighter flow can happen because the medication sheds the uterine lining, which may have been quite thin, especially with small ovarian cysts present. To give you peace of mind, taking another home pregnancy test is a very safe and reasonable next step. If your periods remain irregular or if you experience any pain, I recommend discussing this with your gynecologist.

Your late period is likely why Deviry (medroxyprogesterone) was prescribed, and this medication can sometimes cause mild temporary nausea or dizziness. B-Long (pyridoxine) is a B-vitamin and is very unlikely to cause these symptoms. However, because a late period, nausea, and taste changes can also be early signs of pregnancy, taking a quick home pregnancy test is a very helpful next step. Please continue to follow your doctor's advice regarding your medications, and consult them with your test results so they can support you.

After finishing a course of medroxyprogesterone acetate (Deviry), it can typically take anywhere from 3 to 10 days?and sometimes up to two weeks?for your period to start. Since it has only been a week, your body may just need a few more days. I recommend taking a home pregnancy test as a first step to rule that out. If your period still has not arrived after 14 days, please reach out to your gynecologist so they can evaluate the next steps.

It is completely normal to feel a bit anxious about your cycle, but what you are experiencing is very common. Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) works by preparing your womb lining to shed. After stopping it, a withdrawal bleed typically starts within 3 to 10 days. The light brown or dark discharge you are seeing is likely just the beginning, representing older blood clearing out first. It is very common for this to transition into a heavier, more typical menstrual flow over the next few days as your body sheds the thickened lining. Please reach out to your doctor if you experience severe pain or if bleeding doesn't start.

Deviry contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a hormone similar to the progesterone your body naturally produces. When ovulation doesn't occur, the uterine lining needs a signal to shed. Medroxyprogesterone acetate provides this signal by preparing the lining; once you finish the course, the drop in hormone levels safely triggers your period. This medication is highly effective and generally very safe for short-term use, though you might experience mild, temporary side effects like bloating or breast tenderness.

It is completely normal that your period hasn't started by the third day. After completing your five-day course of Deviry (medroxyprogesterone), withdrawal bleeding typically begins within 3 to 7 days, though it can sometimes take up to 14 days for your body to respond. Please don't worry, as this timeline is very common and not a cause for concern. If you still haven't experienced any bleeding after two full weeks, I recommend reaching out to your doctor for a gentle check-up.