The health effects of diethylstilbestrol revisited.
Although diethylstilbestrol has not been prescribed commonly for more than 25 years, its effects on the health of exposed persons are still important. In this article, we summarize current information about the major health effects of diethylstilbestrol exposure and delineate implications for nurses. Nurses can help to identify persons at risk from prior diethylstilbestrol exposure, facilitate comprehensive assessments of persons exposed to diethylstilbestrol, and share current information about diethylstilbestrol.
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Diane
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, School of Nursing, K6/350 Clinical Sciences Center, 600 Highland Drive, Madison, WI 53792-2455, USA. drlauver@wisc.edu
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Kelly Kruse
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Hanson
Karen
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D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000139:chemically induced; D017677:Age Distribution; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000139:chemically induced; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009030:Mosaicism / Q000187:drug effects; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D014646:Varicocele / Q000139:chemically induced; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000139:chemically induced
D002273:Carcinogens; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol