What should I do if my period still has not started 11 days after completing a 5-day course of Deviry 10 (taking two tablets daily), given that my pregnancy test is negative, my thyroid and prolactin hormone tests are normal, and an ultrasound showed a cyst or growing egg sac on my right ovary? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What should I do if my period still has not started 11 days after completing a 5-day course of Deviry 10 (taking two tablets daily), given that my pregnancy test is negative, my thyroid and prolactin hormone tests are normal, and an ultrasound showed a cyst or growing egg sac on my right ovary?

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What should I do if my period still has not started 11 days after completing a 5-day course of Deviry 10 (taking two tablets daily), given that my pregnancy test is negative, my thyroid and prolactin hormone tests are normal, and an ultrasound showed a cyst or growing egg sac on my right ovary?

Asked by Female, 27 · 13 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

13 days ago

It is completely understandable to feel concerned when your period is delayed. Since your pregnancy test is negative and your hormones are normal, this delay is likely related to the ovarian cyst or growing follicle seen on your ultrasound. These structures can produce hormones that temporarily delay the withdrawal bleed after taking medroxyprogesterone acetate (Deviry). It can sometimes take up to 14 days after finishing the medication for your period to start. I recommend waiting another 3 to 4 days. If your period still hasn?t arrived by then, please follow up with your gynecologist to discuss the ultrasound findings and next steps.

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What should I do if my period still has not started 11 days after completing a 5-day course of Deviry 10 (taking two tablets daily), given that my pregnancy test is negative, my thyroid and prolactin hormone tests are normal, and an ultrasound showed a cyst or growing egg sac on my right ovary?

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