>> prevent implantation. DES is a potent estrogen. The DES story is an
>> interesting but tragic one. The drug was given to 3 million plus women
>> in the US fromjdrmd about 1955-1972 as treatment for nausea in pregnancy and
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>Actually, I thought that was the OTHER notorious mutagen of the 60's,
>thalidomide. I was under the impression that DES was given in the 50's and
>60's allegedly (ironically enough) as a prophylactic against miscarriage.
Sorry, your right (confusing my teratogens). DES therapy was primarily used
as therapy for pregnancy wastage. Although it was almost viewed as a magic bullet and used for other 'indications' as well including nausea. Thalidomide was
used as an anti-nausea agent.
Also thanks for the clarification on the cross posting on alt.psychoactives
