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Do you believe orgasms can bring on labor pains?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: During orgasms you release the hormone ocyticin that is the same hormone we use to induce labor. Hope this helps.

Answered 3/13/2014

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: In fact, in france, nipple stimulation is frequently used to try to induce labor. Nipple stimulation tends to cause uterine contractions similar to an orgasm.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/6/2016

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