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How does a prostaglandin help women enjoy sex more?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Its complicated: Prostagladins help with regulating the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle tissue (among other things). To the extent that they cause the uterus or vagina to contract during sex and orgasm, they may help a woman enjoy sex more.

Answered 2/20/2013

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