What is exposure to DES diethylstilbestrol?
DES (diethylstilbestrol) is a synthetic hormone prescribed to pregnant women from 1938- 1971 in the U.S. to prevent premature deliveries and miscarriages. Exposure to the hormone increases the risk of developing certain diseases, and/or reproductive and urinary-tract issues.
How do members experience exposure to DES diethylstilbestrol?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with exposure to DES diethylstilbestrol*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for exposure to DES diethylstilbestrol*
Who has exposure to DES diethylstilbestrol on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 4 |