Fertility doctor prescribed dexamethadone to prevent miscarriage. my wife has been on the drug for a week. we found research that concerned us concerning birth defects with the drug. any thoughts?

Generally disagree: Dexamethazone does not prevent miscarriage, with very few exceptions. The question is was a specific cause for miscarriage identified, if so what is it? In the absence of a specific diagnosis, dexamethazone is definitely not indicated as an empiric medicine to prevent miscarriage. Dexamethazone is not proven to cause any birth defects.

Need more details: Don't know why your wife was given dexamethasone, but don't stop it suddenly without discussing w/your doctor. Don't believe all you read during your research without discussing that as well.

Proven benefit?: There are many fertility doctors who have regimens that they believe get women pregnant. If you know someone who has gotten pregnant with their assistance, they are a god send. But there is little to known data to prove the efficacy of some regimens, Dexamethasone included. While i think the chance of it causing a birth defect is quite low, i can't say it will help.