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Patients Prescribed DES While Pregnant
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During 1938-1971, U.S. physicians prescribed DES to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy problems. Research has confirmed that women prescribed DES while pregnant are at a modestly increased risk for:
Links to more detailed information about identifying and managing cases of women who were prescribed DES while pregnant are provided below.
- Identification of Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — Key facts to help in assessing whether or not patients may have been exposed to DES.
- Health Risks and Related Concerns for Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — A summary of confirmed health risks and areas of ongoing research.
- Counseling Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — An outline of important points to emphasize when counseling DES-exposed patients.
- DES References: Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant — A collection of research related to women prescribed DES while pregnant.
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