Diethylstilbestrol
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What is Diethylstilbestrol?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen that was first synthesized in 1938. Historically, it was used to prevent pregnancy complications but was later found to cause a rare vaginal tumor among female offspring exposed in utero, leading to its discontinuation in pregnant women in the early 1970s. DES has been used in the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer but is rarely prescribed today due to safer and more effective alternatives.Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
Warnings
- Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Possible increased risk of various cancers, including breast cancer
- Should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause severe birth defects
- May increase the risk of venous thromboembolism
- Can cause endometrial hyperplasia, a potential precursor to endometrial cancer
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- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Fluid retention
- Headaches
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Depression
- Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Possible increased risk of various cancers, including breast cancer
- Should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause severe birth defects
- May increase the risk of venous thromboembolism
- Can cause endometrial hyperplasia, a potential precursor to endometrial cancer
- Use caution in patients with liver dysfunction or a history of liver disease
- Monitor blood pressure regularly due to potential increases
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Diethylstilbestrol 1GM of
What is Diethylstilbestrol ?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen that was first synthesized in 1938. Historically, it was used to prevent pregnancy complications but was later found to cause a rare vaginal tumor among female offspring exposed in utero, leading to its discontinuation in pregnant women in the early 1970s. DES has been used in the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer but is rarely prescribed today due to safer and more effective alternatives.
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