Definitions for "Diethylstilbestrol"
A nonsteroidal synthetic estrogen. It was administered in the past in an attempt to prevent miscarriage. Abbreviated to DES.
also called stilbestrol - a synthetic hormone with estrogenic properties; a treatment of prostate cancer with activity against AIPC as well as ADPC
synthetic estrogen prescribed in the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s to women to prevent miscarriage. Many male and female fetuses exposed in utero to this drug developed numerous deformities including blockage of the vas deferens, uterine abnormalities, cervical deformities, miscarriages, and unexplained infertility. DES was banned in 1971 by the FDA in the U.S. for pregnant women. DES daughter/son: the daughter/son of a woman who used DES. Research is also looking into effects on DES grandchildren.
Menopause Toremifene
Molecule Toremifene
Keywords:  nevus, toxins
Nevus Toxins
a female hormone commonly used in the 1960's and 1970's for treatment of prostate cancer.