One male patient was taking
diethylstilbesterol. Four women (2 euthyroid, 2 subclinical hypothyroid) were taking corticosteroids, which also can reduce TSH levels.
The claim that the hormones do pose health risks may be based on an experience with a synthetic estrogen called
diethylstilbesterol (DES).
Comparison of multiple assays for kinetic detection of apoptosis in thymocytes exposed to dexamethasone or
diethylstilbesterol. Cytometry 35(1):80-90.
Cytologic evidence of extensive keratotic reaction in women exposed to
diethylstilbesterol in utero.
Selective prothymocyte targeting by prenatal
diethylstilbesterol exposure.
However, except for data on radiation and prenatal exposure to
diethylstilbesterol (DES), there are virtually no human data adequate for quantitative analysis.
Hydroperoxidative oxidation of
diethylstilbesterol by lipoxygenase.
