Posterior pituitary hormone / peptide
Oxytocin
Brand names: Pitocin
Last reviewed 2026-08-01
Women-specific evidenceLife-stage evidence limited
Oxytocin is approved for obstetric indications. Other proposed uses in women's health or sexual function remain investigational.
Key takeaways
- Approved for labor induction and postpartum uterine atony.
- Investigational uses in sexual health and social cognition are not established.
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