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Diethylstilbestrol Chemical Structure

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. Female fetus, increased risk abnormal reproductive tract and cancer.

Male fetus, abnormal genitalia.

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

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