Oxytocin receptor DNA methylation is associated with exogenous oxytocin needs during parturition and postpartum hemorrhage
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.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Communications Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-023-00244-6 |