WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2002: Re: DES in the 60's

Re: DES in the 60's

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:32:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, jennie wrote: >
>My mother recently told me that she took DES in the 60's to stop her
>from miscarrying. The baby didn't make it. She became pregnant with me
>shortly afterwards. I've only heard a small amount on the drug. I am
>seeking any info on DES and the offspring of the drug taker. Is there
>cause for me to be concerned? I had a hysterectomy after an emergency
>c-section with my son. They took only the uterus. Any info pffered
>would be widely appreciated. Thank you.
>
>--
>Jennie
>

See the OBGYN net page.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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