Who long does it take for prednisone to get out of your system?

[DawnK]

Hi all!  
I've been on prednisone for 6 months to treat Sarcoidosis.  Thankfully it appears I am now in full remission after being on as high as 60mgs down to 5mgs. I stopped taking them 2 weeks ago.  My husband and I are anxious to start a family.  How long should I wait for the drug to be out of my system before we can start trying.  Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this post.
Dawn

[National Jewish]

Suppression of the adrenal glands is a possible side effect of long-term high dose steroid pills, such as prednisone. If you have taken steroid pills routinely within the last year or completed a burst within the past two weeks, it is possible that your adrenal glands may not be functioning at full capacity and cannot handle stress to the body, such as a serious illness, surgery, or injury. During these times you may require a short steroid burst, so it is important to inform all of your health care providers that you have been on steroid pills.
Adrenal suppression can be measured with a blood test and over time the adrenal function does return. Please check with your doctor to be sure your adrenal function is normal before becoming pregnant.

[starion]

Dear Dawn,
Congrats on getting your lung condition(s) under control & making the monumental decision to start a family.  Please work closely with your lung doc & OB/GYN about all your health concerns related to starting a family.  It's really important for you to discuss the meds you might need & any restrictions which might be prudent in light of your medical history--in particular the pros & cons of taking vs. not taking various meds during your pregnancy and nursing (if applicable).  Wishing you & your husband the best of luck at this exciting time.
Aloha,
Starion