How Long Does Stilboestrol Take to Work?: A Historical and Modern Perspective
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Diethylstilbestrol (stilboestrol or DES), a synthetic estrogen, was largely discontinued for general human use in 1971 after it was linked to a rare vaginal cancer in daughters of women who took it during pregnancy. Understanding **how long does stilboestrol take to work** is primarily a matter of historical interest, though the answer varies depending on the medical condition it was prescribed for.
