학술논문
Oxytocin receptor DNA methylation is associated with exogenous oxytocin needs during parturition and postpartum hemorrhage
Document Type
article
Source
Communications Medicine, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2730-664X
Abstract
Erickson et al. compare OXTR DNA methylation in individuals who experienced a postpartum hemorrhage arising from uterine atony and matched controls. Those with higher OXTR DNA methylation required more oxytocin during parturition and had a higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage.