Oxytocin is a mammalian hormones, can in the brain under thalamic "paraventricular nuclear" and "nuclear neurons the natural secretion. For women, it can cause uterine contractions during labor, and stimulate the production of milk (rather than the secretion). In addition, it can reduce the body's adrenal glands and other stress hormone levels, in order to reduce blood pressure. It is not a woman's patent, men and women can secrete.

 

Function:
(1) The role of the mammary gland: lactation mammary gland under the action of prolactin secretion of milk, stored in the mammary gland of the gland. Oxytocin can make mammary gland surrounding myoepithelial cell contraction, have led the lactation breast milk.
(2) The role of the uterus: oxytocin has a strong role in promoting the contraction of the uterus, but the pregnancy is more sensitive to the uterus. Estrogen can increase the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin, while progesterone is the opposite.
(3) The role of shyness and autism in social situations: oxytocin can help people in social situations and be left out in the cold. Oxytocin, however, has no effect on the person who is confident.
(4) When the mood is open or there is a strong sense of belonging, the heart will secrete oxytocin, the pressure also get relief. At the same time, a large increase in the amount of oxygen in the body tissue.

Application:
Oxytocin can be absorbed from the oral mucosa and selectively ACTS on the smooth muscle of the uterus to promote uterine contraction. Suitable for birth and labor delay. The effect is the same as that of oxytocin. Pelvic stenosis, a history of uterine surgery (including c-sections), excessive labor pains, obstructed birth canal, placental abruption, and severe pregnancy poisoning are contraindication. Contractions. Used for uterine bleeding caused by labor induction, oxytocin, postpartum and uterine contraction after abortion. Nasal drip may stimulate milk production.