Diethylstilbestrol in pregnancy: an update.
Several decades ago, diethylstilbestrol (DES) was considered efficacious in improving pregnancy outcome. Later data did not support this, and the exposed mothers and offspring have suffered from a variety of problems attributed to the drug. Knowledge of these problems is essential in dealing with these patients.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D000328:Adult; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced
D004054:Diethylstilbestrol