When taken cyclically for 10 days starting on day 16, Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) does not act as a contraceptive. Its purpose in PCOS is to help regulate your menstrual cycle, not to prevent pregnancy. Therefore, it is still possible to become pregnant while on this treatment. If you are hoping to avoid pregnancy, it is important to use a reliable non-hormonal barrier method, like condoms, during this time. If you are trying to conceive, please let your doctor know so they can guide you safely.

Taking medroxyprogesterone (Deviry) from day 11 to 20 is common for cycle regulation, but when you are trying to conceive, this timing might actually prevent or delay ovulation. Typically, progesterone is taken after ovulation has occurred. Regarding your bleeding, you will not likely start bleeding immediately on day 21; a withdrawal bleed usually begins 2 to 10 days after your last pill. I highly recommend discussing your pregnancy plans with your doctor. They can help track your ovulation to ensure you take the medication at the most effective time for conception.

It is very common to experience light, fluctuating spotting after taking Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate) for PCOD. During the day, physical activity and gravity help blood flow more easily, making it noticeable, whereas lying down at night can slow the flow. This daytime-only bleeding is typically just your body's initial, gentle response to the hormonal shift as it prepares to shed the uterine lining. Please be reassured that this is a normal pattern. However, if this light spotting continues for more than a week without transitioning into a normal period, or if you experience any discomfort, please check in with your gynecologist.

Deviry (which contains medroxyprogesterone acetate) can sometimes cause temporary hair thinning or loss due to hormonal fluctuations. This is a known but relatively uncommon side effect. Typically, this shedding is temporary and resolves once your body adjusts to the medication or after you stop taking it. Please do not worry. I highly recommend discussing this with your doctor, who can monitor your progress and ensure this is the best option for regulating your cycles.

With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, periods can be irregular, and medicines like Deviry are often given to induce a withdrawal bleed, which usually occurs after completing the full course and stopping the tablets, sometimes taking up to 7-10 days to start. Since you had unprotected intercourse 3 weeks ago, a negative home pregnancy test is reassuring, but for complete certainty, you can repeat the test after a few days or get a blood test (beta-hCG). For now, continue the medication exactly as prescribed and wait for a week after finishing the course; if you still do not get your period, or if you develop symptoms like severe pain or heavy bleeding, you should revisit your gynaecologist for further evaluation (such as an ultrasound or hormone tests). Avoid taking additional medicines on your own, and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as PCOD-related irregularity is common but manageable with proper care.

It is very unlikely you are pregnant if your tests are repeatedly negative. A delayed period since April is often caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, or conditions like thyroid fluctuations. After finishing Deviry (medroxyprogesterone acetate), it is completely normal for your period to take 3 to 10 days, and sometimes up to 14 days, to start. If your period does not arrive within two weeks of completing the medication, please consult your gynecologist for a gentle evaluation to help restore your natural cycle.