Question 1

what does oxytocin do?

Accepted Answer

It is used to: Induce or stimulate labor in the hospital by a specific protocol by a contolled IV pump.

Question 2

what happens if you have hypo or hyper oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

Not a disease: There is no such disease or syndrome for low or high oxytocin.

Question 3

oxytocin use in office setting ok?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin: Oxytocin is a powerful hormone. When we hug or kiss a loved one, oxytocin levels drive up. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. In fact, the hormone plays a huge role in pair bonding. Prairie voles, one of nature's most monogamous species, produce oxytocin in spades. This hormone is also greatly stimulated during sex, birth, breast feeding, and the list goes on.

Question 4

what is an oxytocin challenge test?

Accepted Answer

Fetal statuss check: A oxytocin challenge test(oct) involves giving a pregnant mother the drug to stimulate at least 3 contractions in a 10 minute interval to check whether the fetal heart rate accelerates(reassuring) or declines. It allows the OB md to check on the fetal status especially when there are concerns about the baby's wellbeing.

Question 5

effectiveness of cervadil vs pitocin (oxytocin) induction?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cervix: Before induction your current cervical exam is used as a determinant for which mode of induction.  Cervidil is most likely used when the cervix is less soft, dilated, and effaced (thinned out), and more posterior, as it increases prostaglandins release to stimulate dilation, thinning and softening.  Those who are already dilated and effaced benefit more from pitocin (oxytocin).

Question 6

what produces oxytocin and vasopressin?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary and adrena: The posterior pituitary gland makes oxytocin, and a layer of the adrenal gland makes vasopressin(epinephrine).

Question 7

does oxytocin work for treatment of stalled labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, if there are not any pelvic obstructions or fetal status problems. It is also known as Pitocin (oxytocin) in synthetic form.

Question 8

is it safe to use oxytocin factor when you're pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Doctor supervison: Oxytocin in any form should only be taken under a doctor's supervision in pregnancy. After all, oxytocing stimulates uterine contractions.

Question 9

does prolactinoma condition inhibit oxytocin production?

Accepted Answer

Usually does not: Prolactinoma from a pituitary tumor affects the anterior pituitary. The posterior pituitary is usually not affected-this is where the cells for oxytocin reside. The excess prolactin secretion does not usually impact the oxytocin production.

Question 10

why do they give pitocin (oxytocin) for difficult labor?

Accepted Answer

Helps: Pitocin (oxytocin) is given during labor to increase the frequency and strenght of the contractions.  If a patients contractions are not adeequate to cause further dilation, Pitocin (oxytocin) can be given.

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