What is Stilbestrol used for? A historical and medical perspective on DES
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Between 1940 and 1971, the synthetic estrogen known as diethylstilbestrol (DES), or Stilbestrol, was widely prescribed to pregnant women in the mistaken belief that it prevented miscarriages. This article examines the historical and medical context of what is Stilbestrol used for, its wide-ranging applications, and the devastating long-term health consequences that led to its ban.
