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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.
Answered 10/26/2015
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