have questions about using prednisone with clomid

[babyjones]

first of all, i am currently on prednisone for a completely unrelated reason. i'll be on it for another month. but as i was researching the side effects, i kept coming across articles about using it to ttc. i was trying to find the answers to the questions that i had but i couldn't find the answers in any search i did. so here are my questions. *has anyone taken prednisone along with clomid to ttc? *did it help you? *is it used along with clomid, or before?

i'm going to bring this up with my DR on my next visit. i have been on a ttc break, but we're ready to start trying again. so, any info will be much appreciated. thanks.

[misty23]

I used dexamethasone along with clomid to get pg. Dex is also a steriod. It works when I was ttc with my daughter. I am currently on dex and going to do clomid again. My dheas level was too high which they thought was the reason I was not getting pg. Good luck, it may help!

[babyjones]

So, you took dex at the same time you were taking clomid? (congratulations on your ttc success, by the way). Also, how often should I have hormone levels checked. ( I know it sounds bad but I only worry about hormone levels etc when I'm ttc.)
thank you for your help. And good luck this time around.

[misty23]

I started taking dex in may, and didnt add clomid until sept, but that was only because I was trying to get a level down. First month of clomid WITH dex I was pg. My levels (dheas and cortisol) were tested every 2 months while on the steriods. I am on them now and my endo isn't as good at checking them which I don't like. Anyhow, GOOD LUCK if you have any questions, just PM me

[dagpel]

misty23, did you/do you ovulate on Dex alone?

[misty23]

Hi,
I have ovulated on dex alone, so it is possible. For me though, clomid helps me produce heathier eggs. Everytime I have o'd without clomid, I have MC. Hope it helps you!