Is a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and vagina during labor, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating birth and breastfeeding, respectively.
A hormone of the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and induces labour.
A female hormone that causes contraction of cells around the milk-producing glands in the breast, which force milk into the ducts and out the nipple.
A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, which controls the contractions of the uterus and encourages the flow of milk.
Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions as part of the parturition process. There is also a synthetic preparation called Pitocin that is used to stimulate uterine contractions and lactation.
Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland that causes contractions of the smooth muscles of the pregnant uterus and the release of milk from the breasts of lactating women. Preparations of oxytocin are sometimes used to induce or augment labor or to contract uterine musculature after childbirth to prevent hemorrhage.
An agent that is administered to stimulate uterine contractions and accelerate delivery of a fetus.
A hormone released by the pituitary gland in the brain to stimulate contractions of the uterus during labor and production and release of milk during breast-feeding.
An extract isolated from the pituitary posterior lobe which stimulates the uterine muscle to contract. Oxytocin produced by the pituitary gland stimulates the flow of milk in breastfeeding mothers. Its manufactured form is used to induce or assist labour in pregnancy and childbirth and also to encourage the expelling of the placenta (afterbirth). Sometimes it is given to a woman who has had an incomplete miscarriage.
A 9-amino acid peptide hormone secreted by the magnocellular cells of the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. It stimulates the uterus to contract. During labor it helps expel the fetus. After delivery of the placenta, it helps the uterus to contract.
The hormone that causes the uterus to contract and get smaller and also helps the breast tissue to eject milk.
A hormone found in high concentrations in nursing women that is believed to facilitate maternal-infant bonding.
A hormone produced within the brains of mammals, serving as a neurotransmitter and contributing to various physiological processes in humans, such as sexual arousal, maternal behavior, and emotional bonding. Synthetic oxytocin is employed in challenging childbirth situations to induce or facilitate labor.
A hormone manufactured by the pituitary gland, oxytocin prompts contractions of the uterus during labor and fosters the flow of milk in lactating women.
Artificial oxytocin is employed to initiate labor. Administered through intravenous infusion, it stimulates uterine contractions. Additionally, it is frequently combined with ergometrine as a solitary dose post-delivery to facilitate placental detachment and expulsion, minimize blood loss, or empty the uterus following an incomplete miscarriage or fetal demise.
An potential negative outcome of artificial oxytocin usage is the occurrence of unusually intense and uncomfortable contractions. Infrequent side effects encompass nausea, vomiting, palpitations, and allergic responses.
A hormone released by the pituitary gland in the brain. It can be artificially created and is occasionally used in small doses to induce labor contractions, speed up childbirth, or to prompt the uterus to contract and reduce bleeding post-childbirth.
A key hormone produced by magnocellular neurons in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, known for its role in inducing uterine contractions and stimulating milk ejection.