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Medicines diethylstilbestrolQuestion & answer

diethylstilbestrol · Medicine question

Why is diethylstilbestrol used only when alternatives are unsuitable?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It can cause serious adverse effects, particularly blood clots and cardiovascular complications, and has carcinogenic potential.

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Diethylstilbestrol 1mg film-coated tabletemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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