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Steroid levels and oxytocin receptor amounts in the uterine muscle of women in labor at full term

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Abstract

Oxytocin receptor density was significantly lower in oxytocin-resistant labor compared to successful oxytocin-augmented labor.

  • A total of 50 term pregnant women were categorized based on their labor status: not in labor, normal labor, successful oxytocin-augmented labor, and oxytocin-resistant labor.
  • Oxytocin receptor concentration was significantly lower in non-labor patients compared to those in spontaneous normal labor and successful oxytocin-augmented labor.
  • There is a positive relationship between the progress of cervical dilatation (cm/h) and oxytocin receptor density in the myometrium.
  • The concentrations of progesterone and estradiol did not differ among the different labor types or states of uterine contractile activity.
  • Individual myometrial sensitivity may be an important factor influencing the response to administered oxytocin in humans.

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