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Re: DES in the 60's

From: Pam (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Nov 2002 11:05:57 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote: >
>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
>>
>Jennie,

Did she only take it with the other baby? If so, there may not be a problem. But I would provide this information to the gynecologist.






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