Uterine physiology. Issue 6 (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caine, Matthew; Monaghan, Suna; Macnab, W Ross
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 23:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 341
• Page End: 343
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: Contraction -- myometrium -- oestrogen -- progesterone -- prostaglandins -- sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system -- uterus; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2022.02.021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: The role of the uterus is to nurture the fetus until delivery. It is composed of the fundus, body and cervix. Functionally, the uterus is largely under hormonal control and undergoes significant change throughout pregnancy. At parturition a shift in the balance of hormones causes cervical remodelling and uterine contraction, leading to ejection of the fetus. A number of medicines impact uterine function and can be used to both induce or prevent labour.