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In the gravid human uterus, oxytocin induces smooth muscle cell contraction via transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 channel activation

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend In gravid human uterus smooth muscle, the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) and transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) calcium channel colocalize at <40 nm by proximity ligation. TRPV4 is necessary for oxytocin‐induced calcium influx and contractility in uterine smooth muscle cells.
Daiana Fornes, Jessica R. Ansari, Guillermina Michel, Cristina M. Alvira, David N. Cornfield   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Vaginal Misoprostol, Combined Letrozole and Misoprostol and Combined Laminaria and Misoprostol in the Preparation of Second-Trimester Cervical Abortion

Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background & objectives: Therapeutic abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy can be done by a number of medical or mechanical methods. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol with and without letrozole and ...
Faiba Kahnamooi, Firooz Amani, Mahsa vallaei, Mahnaz Azari   +3 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Misoprostol and Evening Primrose oil Capsules with Misoprostol on Delivery Method in Post-Term Pregnancy: Clinical Trial

مراقبت پرستاری و مامایی ابن سینا, 2021
Background and Objective: Post-term pregnancies are pregnancies that last more than 42 full weeks (294 days) from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Soma Bahmani, Ronak Shaoei
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Effect of extra-amniotic Foley’s catheter and vaginal misoprostol versus vaginal misoprostol alone on cervical ripening and induction of labor in Kenya, a randomized controlled trial

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2018
Background The safest, most effective and fastest combined approaches to induction of labor is unknown. In an open-label randomized clinical trial we evaluated the efficacy of combination of extra-amniotic Foley’s catheter and vaginal misoprostol ...
Alfred Osoti, Davies Kiprop Kibii, Tito Mario Kual Tong, Innocent Maranga   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A comparison of the expected and actual pain experienced by women during insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device. [PDF]

, 2015
Objective: To compare the expected and actual pain experienced with the insertion of intrauterine contraception in women, and to determine whether either of these are related to their personal circumstances, or affected their satisfaction with the ...
Akintomide, H, Brima, N, Iguyovwe, V, Mann, S   +3 more
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Olmesartan‐induced gastritis with no lower gastrointestinal symptoms: A case report

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract A 74‐year‐old man with decreased appetite, weight, and heartburn was referred to our hospital. His medications included olmesartan. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed antral‐dominant erosive gastritis and nodular mucosa. A gastric biopsy revealed inflammatory cell infiltration.
Satoshi Kosaka, Miki Kamiyama, Masahiro Ochi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of sequential vaginal and sublingual misoprostol after a vaginal loading dose for second-trimester abortion

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017
Objective: To evaluate the effects of sequential vaginal and sublingual misoprostol after a vaginal loading dose for second-trimester abortion. Materials and methods: From January 2006 to December 2011, 173 women received an 800-μg vaginal loading dose ...
Ming-Chao Huang, Ching-Hung Hsieh, Jian-Pei Huang, Hsiu-Ting Tsai, Maw-Sheng Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk of Major Congenital Malformations Associated With the First‐Trimester Exposure to Antipsychotics: A Large Claims Database Study

Pharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs) associated with first‐trimester exposure to antipsychotics, using a large claims database in Japan. This retrospective cohort study was based on data from a large claims database in Japan. We used a large claims database from 2010 to 2019.
Ryo Obara, Takamasa Sakai, Tomofumi Ishikawa, Kei Morishita, Motohiko Adomi, Azusa Hara, Saya Kikuchi, Natsuko Kobayashi, Noriyuki Iwama, Genki Shinoda, Aoi Noda, Masatsugu Orui, Mami Ishikuro, Hiroaki Tomita, Nariyasu Mano, Shinichi Kuriyama, Taku Obara   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Induction of abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy using letrozole and misoprostol combination versus misoprostol alone - A comparative observational study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Medical abortion is safer than surgical abortion. Several studies have shown that combination of antiprogesterone drug mifepristone and prostaglandin misoprostol can increase complete abortion rate in medical management of first-trimester ...
Swarnali Biswas , Mallika Sengupta , Debdatta Ghosh , Rajesh De   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Survey of Provider Preferences Regarding the Route of Misoprostol for Induction of Labor at Term

American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2017
Objective To survey obstetrical provider preferences regarding use of misoprostol for induction of labor (IOL). Methods An anonymous 25-question survey was distributed at an American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) joint ...
Rachel Towns, Sara K. Quinney, Rebecca C. Pierson, David M. Haas   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source