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Diethylstilbestrol - (DES or diethylstilbetrol) a drug prescribed to women from 1938-1971 to prevent miscarriage in high-risk pregnancies.

Acts as a potent estrogen (mimics natural hormone) and therefore a potential endocrine disruptor.

Banned by the USA FDA in 1979 as a teratogen, previously used as livestock growth promoter.

Links: genital abnormalities | endocrine abnormalities

Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, June 26) Embryology Diethylstilbestrol.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:Diethylstilbestrol.jpg

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 * Female fetus -  increased risk abnormal reproductive tract and cancer.
 * Male fetus - abnormal genitalia.
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