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Diet

hylstilbestrol Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen. DES was prescribed between 1940 and 1971 to pregnant women in the belief that it would reduce the risk of miscarriages and other pregnancy-related complications. However, DES was later found to cause severe health problems in expos…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 59× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

hylstilbestrol Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen. DES was prescribed between 1940 and 1971 to pregnant women in the belief that it would reduce the risk of miscarriages and other pregnancy-related complications. However, DES was later found to cause severe health problems in exposed children, including infertility and a rare form of vaginal cancer called clear cell adenocarcinoma. DES is now recognized as an endocrine disruptor, which means it can interfere with the natural hormone systems of the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects. DES is also still present in the environment and can enter the food chain due to its historic use as a growth-promoting agent for cattle and other livestock. Despite its known toxicity, DES is still used in some countries as a medical treatment.

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12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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The 12 articles above have been cited 59 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Carbohydrates.

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