Any success with dexamethasone and Clomid?

Question

I have had several cycles of Clomid with no successful ovulation. After having lab work done my fertility Dr. said that I have elevated DHEA levels. So now I am 0.5 mg of dexamethasom days 2-10 and Clomid 150 mg days 3-7. Has anyone every had any success with this particular combo after being diagnosed with PCOS? My Dr. said that if this doesn't work I'll have to move onto injectable hormones, something I really don't want to do.

Answer 1

I've used Clomid alone, and clomid with dex, my highest was clomid 250mgs days 3-7 and 1mg dex days 2-11. I ovulated a couple of times, but all were weak ovulations with short luteal phase--poor egg quality.

My next step was injectables, then I asked my RE if I could just try Femara and see what happened. Since I didn't respond to the clomid or clomid+dex he gave me 7.5mgs Femara, that's 3 tablets, per day days 3-7. I ovulated!!  I didn't get pg, but I had a good strong ovulation with a nice 14 day LP. I'm now on Fem cycle 2 and just finished my last dose, waiting for O.

So, if the clomid doesn't work, it may be worth at least asking your doc about Femara.  

Good luck and baby dust~~~