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What causes smooth muscle contraction and possibly premature labor?

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Three main reasons: 1.) Intrauterine infection 2) Incompetent cervix 3.)A premature drop in hormones causing labor initiation. Of course, there are many more reasons.

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Answered 10/26/2015

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