DES & Pregnancy
Information on how exposure to DES can aeffect your pregnancy.
DES (diethylstilbestrol)
A synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen that was prescribed to many women until the early 1970s. It was thought to prevent or treat problems with pregnancy.
DES: Diethylstilbestrol: A synthetic estrogen hormone that some pregnant women were once prescribed to prevent miscarriage; the female offspring of mothers who took DES during pregnancy have a higher rate of vaginal cancer and malformed cervix.
DES
Diethylstilboestrol (DES) is a synthetic form of oestrogen once given to women to prevent miscarriage. Its use was discontinued in the late 1960s when it was found to cause serious side effects, including cancer, infertility, and miscarriage.
DES - A drug that was once given to women to treat gonorrheal vaginitis, atrophic vaginitis, menopausal symptoms, estrogen-replacement therapy and postpartum lactation suppression to prevent breast engorgement.
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DES can affect both the pregnant woman and the child (both daughters and sons). Daughters born to women who took DES are more at risk for cancer of the vagina and cervix.
DES (Diethylstilbestrol)
Diethylstilbestrol DES is a synthetic estrogen. It is a medication that was prescribed to pregnant women during the late 1940's to the early 70's to prevent miscarriage.
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Menstruation problems, to stop milk production, previously used to prevent preterm labor and miscarriage
Abnormalities of cervix and uterus in females, possible infertility in males and females ...
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
a synthetic estrogen (originally prescribed to prevent miscarriage) but contraindicated in pregnancy for its tendency to cause cancer or birth defects in offspring of the reproductive organs in some who were exposed to the ...
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
A synthetic estrogen (originally prescribed to prevent miscarriage) that caused malformations of the reproductive organs in some who were exposed to the drug during fetal development ...
Your mother's use of DES when she was pregnant with you. Tell your health care professional so an x-ray can be performed to assess the size and shape of your uterus.
DES: see "diethylstilbestrol." DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation): a condition in which the blood will not clot correctly, often leading to life-threatening bleeding. Can occur in some cases of placental abruption.
I was a little concerned about my ability to conceive, because I have Crohn's Disease, and my mother possibly took DES when she was pregnant with me (the doctor conveniently lost her records).
DES (Diethylstilbestrol) - A synthetic form of estrogen used between 1938-1971 to prevent miscarriage and premature birth yet since this time has been found to cause cancer and other health problems in some babies that were exposed to it in utero.
In the 1950's an estrogen called DES was used to try to prevent miscarriage. Not only did it not work, but it also caused congenital abnormalities in the developing female babies the mothers were carrying.
Your mother used the medication diethylstilbestrol (DES) while she was pregnant with you.
You have an abnormally shaped uterus or an abnormal cervix.
You've had a cone biopsy of your cervix.
You're younger than 17 or older than 35.
Exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol) before birth.
Moderate or severe endometriosis, the growth of uterine lining (endometrial) cells in other parts of the abdominal cavity (such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus, ...
Women whose mothers took diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant
Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea
A previous ectopic pregnancy
A previous tubal surgery for infertility ...
Women whose mothers took DES during pregnancy are advised to begin regular Pap smears at age 14, at the onset of their first menstrual period, or as soon as they become sexually active, whichever comes first.
Have an abnormally shaped uterus, or are a DES daughter.
Had two or more pregnancy losses after the 13th week.
Have an incompetent cervix or uterine fibroids.
Are currently pregnant with twins or multiples.
Your mother took the drug DES while she was pregnant with you.
You've had a cone biopsy or LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure). These are generally done to treat cervical dysplasia, a precancerous change in the skin on the cervix.
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Exposure to the medication DES
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It can be caused by prior cervical surgery such as LEEP or cone biopsies, multiple abortions (especially later gestation terminations), DES exposure to the mother in utero, ...
Of course, there are certain risk factors that you cannot control. For instance, you are at greater risk if you have had a previous ectopic pregnancy. You may also be at heightened risk if your mother took the drug DES while pregnant with you.
An incompetent cervix is thought to be due to either an inherent (congenital) weakness of the cervix tissues or a result of forced dilatation or trauma. Congenital weakness can occur unexpectedly or as a result of exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol) ...
Chlamydia or gonorrhea infection is the other reasons for frequent ectopic pregnancy. The next most common reason for ectopic pregnancy is endometriosis that develops harmful tissues around the uterus. DES chemical can also increase the chances of ...
Some believe that vaginal douching increases the risk of ectopic pregnancies; while it is commonly believed in the medical fraternity that women endangered to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero also stand at an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy in ...
Some women are born with a defect in their cervix that can cause the condition as well. Women that have been exposed to DES (Diethylstilbestrol) are more likely to suffer from an incompetent cervix as well.
This is often the result of an infection such as chlamydia Opens New Window or gonorrhea Opens New Window.
Endometriosis Opens New Window, which can cause scar tissue in or around the fallopian tubes.
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This may have been caused by infection, a previous ectopic pregnancy, the use of an IUD or as a result of your mother taking (DES) Diethylstilbestrol during your own fetal development.
 See also: Pregnancy, During pregnancy, Cervix, Miscarriage, Pregnant
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