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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for OXYTOCIN
  1. Inducing labor 
    Oxytocin is a medicine given through your veins (IV or intravenous) to either start your contractions or ... not so strong that they harm your baby. Oxytocin may not be used if tests show that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000625.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Monitoring your baby before labor 
    ... monitor will be used. You will be given oxytocin (Pitocin), a hormone that makes the uterus contract. ... leads to your body releasing small amounts of oxytocin which will make the uterus contract. The baby's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000485.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. When you pass your due date 
    ... may be done by: Using a medicine called oxytocin. This medicine can cause contractions to start and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000515.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hypopituitarism 
    ... sexual function and fertility in males and females Oxytocin -- stimulates the uterus to contract during labor and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000343.htm - Medical Encyclopedia