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Endogenous peptide hormone

Oxytocin

A peptide hormone with established obstetric uses and research spanning lactation, social processing and sexual function. This record separates established identity and source-linked research context from protocol or commercial fields that are not yet supportable.

FEMETRIC RECORD · PUBLICOxytocin
Sexual WellnessReproductive SignalingNeuroendocrine
Status
Approved
Related
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Sources
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UPDATED 2026-09-13
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Protocol references

SOURCE-LINKED

PUBLISHED STUDY

Source-linked research context

No universal administration structure is inferred from the indexed literature. Open the source for the population, intervention and study design.

Route
Intravenous · Intranasal research
Frequency
See indexed source
Duration
Not indexed
Escalation
Not established
Stage detail pending source extractionStarting and target doses are indexed. Intermediate steps are intentionally not inferred.
PUBLISHED STUDYFertility and Sterility, 2015Verified 2026-09-13
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How this works

Oxytocin activates the oxytocin receptor in peripheral and central tissues. Obstetric label evidence, endogenous physiology and intranasal behavioral studies are distinct research contexts.

Mechanism summaries are stored with field-level source provenance for editorial audit.
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Related research goals

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References

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The effect of intranasal oxytocin on sexual function in womenFertility and Sterility · 2015
CLINICAL TRIAL
Page reviewed: 2026-09-13References updated: 2026-09-13

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