Breast stimulation in late pregnancy. Effect on prostaglandin secretion.
The effect of breast stimulation on the prostaglandin secretion was tested in 13 patients at 38-40 weeks of gestation. Uterine contractions following breast stimulation were documented in all cases. There was an increase in prostaglandin metabolite levels 10 min after breast stimulation.
Shalev
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Emek Hospital, Afula, israel.
Weiner
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Tzabari
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Engelhard
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Zuckerman
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Shalev
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Serr
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D001940:Breast / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000378:metabolism; D014590:Uterine Contraction; D014599:Uterus / Q000187:drug effects
D011453:Prostaglandins