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Can having sex induce labor?

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Dr. Ian Taras answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: There is a theory that since there are prostaglandins in semen, and since certain prostaglandins can induce labor, that having sex can either chemically, or mechanically (banging on the door - so to speak) induce labor. There needs to be more than that. You must also have an issue that makes you more prone to going into labor like a preterm labor risk or a past due pregnancy.

Answered 8/20/2014

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Yes: Yes, if late in pregnancy -- but it's anatomically difficult.

Answered 3/15/2013

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