Diethylstilbestrol exposure: it's still an issue.
Persons exposed to diethylstilbestrol have higher risks of certain health problems. Nurses have an important role in identifying women who received diethylstilbestrol while pregnant and the children of those pregnancies. Identification of these persons allows for risk analysis and counseling, and assists in appropriate referrals for further evaluation and treatment. The following information will help you facilitate this role.
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Elizabeth
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Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. emb1@drexel.edu
D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D015980:Public Health Practice / Q000592:standards; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol