Patients Prescribed DES While Pregnant

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Patients Prescribed Diethylstilbestrol (DES) While Pregnant

Patients Prescribed DES While Pregnant

	Overview

	Identification of Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant

	Health Risks and Related Concerns for Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant

	Counseling Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant

	DES References: Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant

Overview

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:

Breast cancer

Links to more detailed information about identifying and managing cases of women who were prescribed DES while pregnant are provided below.

Identification of Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — Key facts to help in assessing whether or not patients may have been exposed to DES.
Health Risks and Related Concerns for Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — A summary of confirmed health risks and areas of ongoing research.
Counseling Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — An outline of important points to emphasize when counseling DES-exposed patients.
DES References: Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — A collection of research related to women prescribed DES while pregnant.