**Important Health Alert for Women Born Between 1940s-1970s! 🚨**
Were you or someone you know born in the 1940s to 1970s? Health experts are urging women born in this era to be vigilant about potential health risks due to exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES), a drug once given to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages. This medication, prescribed to an estimated 300,000 women, has been linked to an increased risk of rare cervical and vaginal cancers in their daughters.
In response to recent investigations, the UK Health Security Agency is recommending that women who suspect they were exposed to DES in utero should participate in routine cervical and breast screenings. If you or a loved one fits this description, now is the time to speak up and ensure enhanced screening measures are considered. Your health is paramount!
Pregnant women with this history should let their obstetricians know to manage risks like ectopic pregnancies and preterm labour effectively. One bright spot is that granddaughters of women exposed to DES don’t appear to have an increased cancer risk.
Are you one of the “DES daughters”? Check in with your healthcare provider, and make sure you’re getting the screenings you might need. It’s important to stay informed and proactive about your health.
Remember, your health is your wealth! 💪 Stay updated, stay screened, and share this vital information with those who might be affected to spread awareness.