Hemostasis was achieved with oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, intramuscular methylergonovine (Methergine), and rectal misoprostol (Cytotec). Ms. M's vital signs were stable within an hour of delivery.

The release of the “feel-good” chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here’s what triggers each one.

3. Oxytocin Both a neurotransmitter and a happy hormone, oxytocin is often called “the love hormone.” Researchers from Claremont University in California have done extensive research on its impact on ...

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of carbetocin and oxytocin administration on the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage concerning the estimated amount of bleeding, the ...

A new research paper was published in Aging ( Aging-US ) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 1, 2025, titled "Oxytocin modulates insulin and GLP-1 secretion in pancreatic islets." In this study, scientists ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 1, 2025, titled "Oxytocin modulates insulin and GLP-1 secretion in pancreatic islets." ...

Oxytocin, the so-called natural love hormone, is a neuropeptide comprising nine amino acids with an active aliphatic disulfide bond forming the cyclic ring through cysteine1-cysteine6 residues.

We report a novel chemical class of potent oxytocin receptor antagonists showing a high degree of selectivity against the closely related vasopressin receptors (V1a, V1b, V2). An initial compound, 7, ...

A Doctor’s Impassioned Defense of Later Abortions A third-trimester provider writes the memoir Dr. George Tiller never got a chance to.