National Health Information Center 

Health Information Resource Database

[Inclusion of an information resource in this database does not imply endorsement
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.]

DES Action, USA

Contact Information

Information
610 16th Street
Suite 301
Oakland, CA 94612

800-DES-9288 (Voice - Toll-free)
510-465-4011 (Voice)
510-465-4815 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

DES Action is a national nonprofit organization formed to provide the public with information on the consequences of the use of diethylstilbestrol (DES) for women who have taken it and for children born to these women. In addition to publishing educational materials relating to DES, the organization provides a list of gynecologists who are familiar with the potential medical complications resulting from DES use.

Publications

DES Action publishes pamphlets on DES and the consequences of its use for mothers and their children, as well as the Fertility and Pregnancy Guide for DES Daughters and Sons. Materials are available in English, Spanish, and French. Serial publication: DES Action Voice (newsletter), quarterly--feature articles, organization news, and current medical information on DES.

Keywords

You may search for other related entries in the database under the following topics.

Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1998
Date Edited: 7/26/2004
Date Revised: 2/11/2004
Health Referral Number: HR0374
Accession Number: DP91A0340
NHIC Home Page