Men's Health Alert.Men born between 1938 and 1971 should have a urologist check for problems associated with a hormone their mothers have taken during those years. DES (diethylstilbestrol diethylstilbestrol: see DES. ) was given to women to prevent miscarriages, but it might cause cysts, testicular testicular /tes·tic·u·lar/ (tes-tik´u-lar) pertaining to a testis. tes·tic·u·lar adj. Of or relating to a testicle or testis. testicular pertaining to the testis. problems, and cancer in some men. Cysts on the epididymis epididymis /ep·i·did·y·mis/ (-did´i-mis) pl. epididy´mides [Gr.] an elongated cordlike structure along the posterior border of the testis; its coiled duct provides for storage, transit, and maturation of spermatozoa and is , a tube where sperm are stored on the back of each testicle testicle /tes·ti·cle/ (tes´ti-k'l) testis. tes·ti·cle n. A testis, especially one contained within the scrotum. testicle testis. , are the most common abnormality in DES sons. These cysts are generally non-cancerous. While sons of DES mothers do not have as many problems as do daughters, a checkup can confirm whether there's anything to worry about, and allow for early treatment. (Health and Fitness News Service) |
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