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Welcome to the portion of CDC's DES Update for women prescribed DES while pregnant. In this section, you will find the health risks associated with DES and steps you can to take protect your health and the health of your family. Links to more detailed information about DES are provided at the bottom of the page. |
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| During 1938-1971, U.S. physicians prescribed DES to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy problems. Research has confirmed that women prescribed DES while pregnant are at a modestly increased risk for:
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Although scientists have answered many questions about health risks associated with exposure to DES, questions remain about potential health risks and related concerns. |
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For information on how such research was conducted, see Understanding DES Research. |
- DES Daughters –
Health effects and information resources for DES Daughters.
- DES Sons – Health effects
and information resources for DES Sons.
- DES Third Generation – Health effects and information resources
for offspring of DES Daughters and Sons.
- The Interactive DES Self-Assessment
Guide – A guide to help you assess whether you might
have been exposed to DES.
- About DES – Includes
DES History, Known Health Effects, Related Concerns, and information
on CDC's DES Update.
- DES Glossary –
An A-Z list of DES terms.
- DES Bibliography –
A list of DES references, divided by topic.
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