Unveiling Oxytocin: Not Just the Love Hormone
Discover the multifaceted roles of oxytocin across medical specialties, exploring its mechanisms, clinical applications, and therapeutic potentials.
What will you learn in this course
Introduction to Oxytocin and Neuropeptides
Thriving in Diverse Medical Specialties
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Action
The "Hormone of Love"
Oxytocin and Female Sexual Arousal
Indications, Dosing, Contraindications and Administration
Use in Labor Induction and Augmentation
Management of postpartum hemorrhage
Role in breastfeeding initiation and support
Oxytocin in the treatment of infertility and menstrual disorders
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Oxytocin in the regulation of social behavior
Potential therapeutic uses in autism spectrum disorders
Oxytocin and stress-related disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)
Oxytocin as an adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders
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Oxytocin and its role in reproductive health
Therapeutic Potential for PCOS and Hypogonadism
Oxytocin in the management of diabetes and metabolic disorders
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