Oxytocin and molar pregnancy surgery


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Oxytocin and molar pregnancy surgery


Oxytocin is often given during or after removal of a molar pregnancy to help reduce bleeding. Oxytocin is a medication used to make the uterus contract. It is similar to the substance that the body produces to start labor contractions.

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Author Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated October 29, 2007

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Last updated: October 29, 2007
Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Reviewed By: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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