A history of exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES)has implications for both male and female fertility.

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DES was prescribed to pregnant women between the 1940s and 1970s to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications. However, it was later discovered that DES exposure during pregnancy can have long-term effects on the offspring, including increased risk for certain cancers, reproductive abnormalities, and fertility issues for both males and females.

A History of Exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES)has Implications for Both