Diethylstilbestrol. Box containing tablets of the drug diethylstilbestrol. This drug is a synthetic nonsteroidal oestrogen first synthesised in 1938. It was used to treat post-menopausal symptoms,vaginitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa),prostate and advanced breast cancer. It was also thought to prevent miscarriages. However,it was found to be a teratogen,causing congenital defects when prescribed to pregnant women. Manufacture of the drug ceased in 1997 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5141 px × 3422 px |
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