diethylstilbesterol

• Composé synthétique non stéroïdien aux propriétés œstrogéniques, autrefois prescrit pour traiter les troubles du cycle menstruel et prévenir les fausses couches, mais par la suite associé à un risque accru de cancer du vagin chez les filles de femmes qui en avaient pris pendant leur grossesse.

A synthetic nonsteroidal compound with estrogenic properties, formerly prescribed to treat menstrual disorders and prevent miscarriages, but later linked to an increased risk of vaginal cancer in the daughters of women who took it during pregnancy.

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   A synthetic nonsteroidal compound with estrogenic properties, formerly prescribed to prevent miscarriage and treat menstrual disorders, but later linked to increased cancer risk in offspring.

   Diéthylstilbestrol

   • Diethylstilbestrol was widely prescribed to pregnant women in the mid-20th century.
   • Research linked diethylstilbestrol exposure to rare vaginal cancers in daughters.
   • The use of diethylstilbestrol was discontinued after its harmful effects were discovered.

   Synonymesdesstilbestrolstilboestrol