Is Primodos ‘the forgotten thalidomide’?

Neil Vargesson

Is Primodos ‘the forgotten thalidomide’?

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Abstract

Primodos, an oral hormonal pregnancy test, was introduced to the UK in the late 1950s. A decade later, claims were made by some researchers that Primodos was linked to birth defects.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation UK
Publication status	Published - 8 Feb 2016

Bibliographical note

Neil Vargesson receives or has received funding for his research from the Royal Society, Wellcome Trust, Imperial College London, University of Aberdeen. I have been contacted by and spoken with alleged Primodos affected people and discussed the scientific evidence for and against its actions.

Keywords

Birth defects
Thalidomide
Sex hormones
Primodos
Pregnancy test

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https://theconversation.com/is-primodos-the-forgotten-thalidomide-50673Licence: CC BY-ND

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