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.

Withdrawal bleeding after finishing medroxyprogesterone (Deviry) typically starts within 3 to 7 days, but it can take up to 14 days. Since it has only been six days, your body is still within the normal window. I recommend waiting a few more days. If your period does not start by day 10 to 14, taking a repeat home pregnancy test is a great next step, as a positive result is possible if conception occurred recently. If it remains negative and bleeding hasn't started, a beta-hCG blood test with your doctor can provide definitive answers.

After finishing Deviry (medroxyprogesterone), it typically takes 3 to 10 days?and sometimes up to two weeks?for withdrawal bleeding to begin. Since your pregnancy tests are negative, you can feel reassured. The breast pinching and mild lower body discomfort you are experiencing are very common side effects of hormonal fluctuations as the medication leaves your body, particularly with PCOS. Try to stay relaxed, and if your period doesn't start within 10 to 14 days, or if the pain becomes severe, please contact your doctor.

Please do not take Deviry (medroxyprogesterone) if your pregnancy test is positive. This medication is used to induce a period in those who are not pregnant, and it will not work to bring on a period if you are pregnant. Taking it during pregnancy is not recommended as it could potentially affect the developing baby. Since your home test is positive, the most important next step is to stop taking Deviry and schedule an appointment with a doctor to confirm the pregnancy with a blood test or ultrasound and discuss your options safely.

Smoking just one cigarette is highly unlikely to cause your period to be delayed after finishing Deviry 10 (medroxyprogesterone acetate). It is actually very common for your period to take anywhere from 3 to 10 days?and sometimes up to 14 days?to start after your last dose. Your body is simply taking a little time to respond to the hormone changes. Try to relax, as stress itself can also delay your cycle. If your period does not arrive in another week, or if there is any chance of pregnancy, a quick home test or a gentle chat with your doctor would be the best next step.

After finishing a course of Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate), it can take anywhere from 3 to 14 days for your period to start. The stomach cramps you are experiencing are a very common sign that your body is preparing for this withdrawal bleed. Since it has been 10 days, I recommend waiting another 3 to 4 days. In the meantime, if there is any chance of pregnancy, taking a simple home pregnancy test is a good first step. If your period still does not arrive after 14 days, please consult your gynecologist to discuss the next steps.