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DES
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CDC: DES Update 
 "Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a drug once prescribed during pregnancy to prevent miscarriages or premature deliveries. ... In 1971, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised physicians to stop prescribing DES because it was linked to a rare vaginal cancer." This site offers health professionals and consumers information about the health risks and recent research on DES exposure as well as a list of DES advocacy organizations, bibliography, glossary, and instructor materials. http://www.cdc.gov/DES/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 24, 2005 DES Action USA
This site offers information about the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES). Used from 1938-1971 to treat pregnancy complications, it is now believed that "women who took DES and the children they carried are at risk for certain health problems and may need special care." The site outlines the risks, tells how to identify exposure, lists alternative names of the drug, and has news about conferences, legislation, and research. There are annotated links to additional resources. http://www.desaction.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 28, 2005 |
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