Is There a Drug That Stimulates Oxytocin? A Look at Pharmacology and Natural Alternatives
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Synthetic versions of oxytocin have been used in obstetrics for decades to induce labor and control postpartum bleeding. While this directly answers the question, the pharmacology behind inducing the release of oxytocin for other purposes, such as social bonding or psychiatric conditions, is far more complex and still under investigation.
