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Glossary of Preconception Preconception is a whole new world for parents-to-be - a place filled with jargon and medical procedures, some of which can be quite confusing. Below you will find some common preconception terms and their definitions to help you find your way. Have a word you'd like to see here? Let us know. 
Browse terms by letter: a - b - c - d - e - f - g - h - i - j - k - l - m - n - o - p - q - r - s - t - u - v - w - x - y - z - DES (Diethylstilbestrol) A very strong synthetic estrogen given to millions of women between 1938-1971. It was thought to prevent miscarriages, but is now linked to infertility and other health problems in the women who took it and the babies they carried. More about DES (Diethylstilbestrol): Article: Public Problem, Private Suffering More about DES (Diethylstilbestrol): Expert Q&A: Could my mother's use of DES during her pregnancy be causing my trouble getting (and staying) pregnant?
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