@cyndiefromnc

I appreciate you bringing this topic back to the forefront. Yes, I was a DES baby as well. My mother used it after two miscarriages. She had been told after her second miscarriage that she would never carry a baby to term. Well, she didn't like that idea, so she changed doctors and found one who told her about this "new drug" that would help, DES. She took this medication throughout her pregnancy, and she carried me to full term, so I suppose it worked.

I have had a rare cancer (not gynecological), though, called NETs (neuroendocrine tumors). I've had three surgeries for this. Depression, yes! My mother also had terrible depression. My mom also had a complete hysterectomy (not due to cancer) about 6 years after giving birth to me. So while my experiences are not typical of other DES babies, there are some significant problems.

In addition to the NETs, I also have hyperparathyroidism, a paralyzed vocal cord, and a neurological disorder. Doctors always tell me that I have an interesting medical history and find me "unique." I also had ovarian cysts (never needed surgery, though) and painful periods.

I look forward to hearing from others to know what their life has been like after DES exposure. Probably many of us would not have made it into the world without DES, but the probable side effects are interesting.