NIH Research on the Health Effects of Diethylstilbestrol
The Office of Research on Women’s Health, August 2011
The effects of diethylstilbestrol (DES) on the health of men and women and their offspring have long been a research focus at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This 2011 report is an overview of NIH research related to DES that is primarily conducted or supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
Summaries of DES research funded by NCI and NIEHS for FY2010 are included in this report, which will be posted on the ORWH website.
More DES DiEthylStilbestrol Resources
- DES studies on cancers and screening.
- DES studies on epigenetics and transgenerational effects.
- DES studies on fertility and pregnancy.
- DES studies on gender identity and psychological health.
- DES studies on in-utero exposure to DES and side-effects.
- DES studies on the genital tract.
- Papers on DES lawsuits.
- DES videos and posts tagged DES, the DES-exposed, DES victims.
I am angry as I have never been asked by a single dr if I was exposed. Then I have to educate and insist on annual Pap smears since my hysterectomy in 91. Who is accountable? The FDA!!!!
Oh the issue is not limited to the US, Bonnie…
And I think doctors share their part of responsibility – to be well informed – too…
cheers
Btw, I am not “defending” the FDA…