Which hormone is responsible for triggering contractions of the uterine wall during and following childbirth?

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11 May 2018
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Oxytocin is the hormone that stimulates the contraction of the uterine muscles during labor and helps the uterus contract after delivery. ADH regulates water balance, MSH affects skin pigmentation, and progesterone maintains pregnancy but does not induce contractions.

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