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Has anyone been exposed to diethylstilbestrol (D.E.S) in utero?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jun 18 12:30pm | Replies (68)
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I was exposed in 1955 in utero. I had pre cancer cells taken from my cervix at 24 years old. I had breast cancer at 51 years old. I have osteoporosis at 70 . I am fit, go to the gym, walk, play golf. Anyone else have this?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 16, 2025

Hello @pattibranigan, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I appreciate you sharing your experience as you were exposed to DES in utero. While I've never had breast or gynecological cancers, I have had a rare type of digestive tract cancer as well as hypoparathyroidism, osteoporosis, and other relatively rare disorders.

I am glad to hear that you are active and fit. What type of follow-up exams do you have related to the previous cancer diagnoses? If you have had children, do any of them have health issues that might be related to the DES you were exposed to?

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