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Health > Children > Conditions and Diseases > Genetics and Birth Defects > DES Syndrome

Offers resources on DES (diethylstilbestrol) Syndrome including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, support, and treatment and the related health issues and concerns.


Brief history of diethylstilbestrol

Outlines the history of diethylstilbestrol (DES) as a drug once commonly prescribed to prevent miscarriage, and the subsequent discovery that it had harmful effects on the unborn child.
Source:     DES Action Canada

DES daughters

Describes cellular and structural changes to the reproductive organs of women exposed to DES in the womb. Discusses fertility, pregnancy, and contraception for DES daughters. Recommends a special DES gynecological exam and discusses continuing care for women exposed to DES.
Source:     DES Action Canada

DES mothers

Discusses the possible long-term health effects of diethylstilbestrol (DES) on mothers who took the drug during their pregnancies.
Source:     DES Action Canada

DES sons

Describes reproductive tract disorders (including epididymal cysts, testicular problems and fertility problems) in men who were exposed 'in utero' to diethylstilbestrol ( DES). Recommends that DES sons consult a urologist and conduct regular testicular self-examinations.
Source:     DES Action Canada

Frequently asked questions

Answers questions about the health effects of exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES). Describes research linking DES exposure to immune system dysfunction and autoimmune diseases. Discusses how to identify who has been exposed, legal actions against DES manufacturers, and preventative health measures for DES mothers, daughters and sons.
Source:     DES Action Canada

Identifying the exposure

Provides suggestions to help an individual discover if he or she has been exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES).
Source:     DES Action Canada

What is DES?

Provides a brief description of what diethylstilbestrol (DES) is and why it was prescribed.
Source:     DES Action Canada