main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary diethylstilbestrol Abbreviations: DES Definition: (dye-ETH-ul-stil-BES-trol) A synthetic female hormone used until 1971 as a birth control, but taken off the market due to birth defects. Before more current hormone therapy, it was the only treatment men had for lowering their testosterone. It is still being used and tested in lower dosages. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.