What is an example of a synthetic oxytocin?: Understanding Pitocin and Syntocinon
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), labor induction rates have significantly increased over the last few decades, with synthetic oxytocin playing a major role. A common example of a synthetic oxytocin is Pitocin, a manufactured version of the naturally occurring hormone used in medical settings to manage childbirth.
