Complications of Diethylstilbestrol

Complications list for Diethylstilbestrol:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Diethylstilbestrol includes:

• Complications occur in female children for women who took DES when pregnant
• Vaginal cancer - a particularly type of vaginal cancer occurring in the teens or 20's for the female children.
• Uterine abnormalities
• Cervical abnormalities
• Vaginal abnormalities
• Vaginal adenosis
• Premature labor
• Miscarriage

See also the symptoms of Diethylstilbestrol and Diethylstilbestrol: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of Diethylstilbestrol from the Diseases Database include:

• Teratogenesis
• Erectile dysfunction
• Thrombophilia
• Gynaecomastia

See also the symptoms of Diethylstilbestrol and Diethylstilbestrol: Introduction.

Complications of Diethylstilbestrol:

Their DES-exposed daughters have an increased chance of developing abnormal cells (dysplasia ) in the cervix and vagina. In addition, a rare type of vaginal and cervical cancer can occur in DES-exposed daughters. DES daughters should tell their doctor about their exposure. They should also have pelvic exams by a doctor familiar with conditions related to DES. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer - An Overview: NCI)

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About complications:

Complications of Diethylstilbestrol are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Diethylstilbestrol. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Diethylstilbestrol and complications of Diethylstilbestrol is unclear or arbitrary.

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