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News with tag "DES Grandson"

Russian doll (matriochka) - D.E.S Exposure - The Diethylstilbestrol Legacy Scientific studies
Jan 17, 2020

Prenatal DES exposure also induces malformations of the external genitalia in the third generation

Diethylstilbestrol, known as DES – marketed in France under the brand names Distilbène® and Stilboestrol-Borne®, is one of the most well studied endocrine disruptor to date. It is a nonsteroidal synthetic estrogen, teratogenic, carcinogenic and genotoxic.

Heralded as a medical miracle for preventing miscarriage and...

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Spinner - ADHD - attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - diethylstilbestrol - consequences of DES - diethylstilbestrol Scientific studies
Jan 20, 2020

Exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES) linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Third Generation

Diethylstilbestrol (or DES – a commonly used abbreviation) is a well-known endocrine disruptor. In France, it has been marketed under the brand names Distilbène®, Stilboestrol-Borne® and Furostilboestrol®.

It was mainly prescribed to pregnant women between 1948 and 1977, where it was banned. Its main indication...

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