DES (synthetic estrogen)

DES (synthetic estrogen)

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
The use of DES in the 1950's - 1970's led to birth defects and some cancers. What health symptoms and problems should daughters and sons be aware of?
http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/hormones/des-fact
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DES Update
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
DES, diethylstilbestrol, has caused birth defects in babies and cancers in mothers who took the drug in the 1950's - 70's. Daughters and sons of these mothers may still be at risk for some cancers. What you should know about this drug's effects can be found here.
http://www.cdc.gov/DES/index.html

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