Diethylstilbestrol

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DES Update is a national health education program funded by the U.S. Congress and developed in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and many other organizations.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

DES: Questions and Answers

DES (diethylstilbestrol) is a synthetic form of estrogen, a female hormone. This fact sheet answers questions about DES, including what health problems might DES-exposed daughters, sons, and mothers h... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Health Care Guidelines for DES-exposed Women and Men

If you know you are DES-exposed, or think you may be, tell your doctor. Make sure your history of DES exposure is recorded.... Details >

The DES Cancer Network

What Is DES?

DES (diethylstilbestrol) is a synthetic estrogen drug that was given to millions of pregnant women primarily from 1938-1971. Use of DES during pregnancy was thought to prevent miscarriage and ensure a... Details >

DES Action, USA