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	Welcome to the portion of CDC's DES Update for DES Daughters. In this section, you will find the health risks associated with DES and steps you can to take protect your health and the health of your family. Links to more detailed information about DES are provided at the bottom of the page.

DES Daughters are defined as women born between 1938 and 1971 who were exposed to DES before birth (in the womb). Research has confirmed that DES Daughters are at an increased risk for: Clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCA), a rare kind of vaginal and cervical cancer Increased risk for clear cell cancer appears to be highest for DES Daughters in their teens and early 20s. However, cases have been reported for DES Daughters in their 30s and 40s (Hatch, 1998). Reproductive tract structural differences (for example, T-shaped uterus) Pregnancy complications, such as ectopic (tubal) pregnancy and pre-term delivery Infertility
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Information on Health Risks Known Health Effects for DES Daughters Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Health and the Health of Your Family for DES Daughters Although scientists have answered many questions about health risks associated with exposure to DES, questions remain about potential health risks and related concerns.				Recent Research for DES Daughters Cancer Risk in Women Continued Follow-Up of Pregnancy Outcomes Infertility Among Women Exposed Prenatally Incidence of Squamous Neoplasia of the Cervix and Vagina Risk of Breast Cancer Research on Children of DES Daughters Findings in Female Offspring Hypospadias in Sons DES Daughters Bibliography For information on how such research was conducted, see Understanding DES Research.
Additional Information on DES Women Who Were Prescribed DES While Pregnant – Health effects and information resources for Women Prescribed DES While Pregnant. DES Sons – Health effects and information resources for DES Sons. DES Third Generation – Health effects and information resources for the DES Third Generation (offspring of DES Daughters and Sons). The Interactive DES Self-Assessment Guide - A guide to help you assess whether you might have been exposed to DES. About DES – Includes DES History, Known Health Effects, Related Concerns, and information on CDC's DES Update. DES Glossary – An A-Z list of DES terms. DES Bibliography – A list of DES references, divided by topic.