Adverse Effects of Oxytocin Hormone on Human Health

Abstract

Oxytocin is a hormone that is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland. The main function of oxytocin hormone is to contract and relax muscles during milk lay down and childbirth . Oxytocin also available in synthetic form to treat and manage varies conditions and abnormalities. It is only prescribed for therapeutic uses . Now days the trend  of using oxytocin in lactating animals like cattle and buffalo on regular basis for milk lay down increasing. Especially in Asian countries like in Pakistan and in India. As oxytocin hormone help in lay down 90% of milk .and, it is also used on humans during childbirth. The abuse may cause severe problems in both in humans and in animals.  The  problems include abortion, repeat breeding, premature expulsion of the fetus and others . In this article, the conditions and Negative impact described briefly.