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How did Diethylstilbestrol help babies in the womb?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a prescription drug which was used to help prevent premature deliveries and miscarriages. As many as ten million women may have used the drug.
Why was diethylstilbestrol given?
In the 1950s and early 1960s, several drug companies claimed that DES (diethylstilbestrol) could prevent miscarriages
What does the medical abbreviation DES mean?
DES in medical contexts usually stands for diethylstilbestrol.
Can a colposcopy test be ordered without a Pap test?
Colposcopy may also be performed if the cervix looks abnormal during a routine examination. It may also be suggested for women with genital warts and for diethylstilbestrol (DES) daughters
What risk factors will cause a doctor to recommend a cervical cerclage?
A previous preterm delivery, previous trauma to the cervix, early rupture of membranes, hormonal influences, abnormalities of the cervix or uterus, exposure as a fetus to diethylstilbestrol.
Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph node tissue that's sometimes treated with lotion.?
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Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph node tissue that's sometimes treated with what lotion?
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What drug taken by a mother during pregnancy can place her son at risk for testicular cancer?
A mother who took diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy.
What is the abbreviation for DES?
1) Data Encryption Standard 2) Department of Education and Science 3) DirectShow Editing Services 4) Diethylstilbestrol
What is the second leading cause of death in women?
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women
What is the pill DES for dogs used for?
DES is Diethylstilbestrol which is an estrogen (hormone). It is generally used for urinary incontinence in female dogs or for prostate enlargement in males.
What is the leading cause of death among men and women in the US?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women
