Medicogramover 4 years ago

Today Medicogram is going to present you the medical basis of love!

•Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter and a hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus. From there, it is transported to and secreted by the pituitary gland, at the base of the brain. It plays a key role in the female reproductive functions, from sexual activity to childbirth and breast feeding. •Researchers reported that people in the first stages of romantic attachment had higher levels of oxytocin, compared with non-attached single people. These levels persists for at least 6 months. Romance and sexual activity has been found to stimulate the release of oxytocin, and it appears to have a role in erection and orgasm. The reason for this is not fully understood but in women, it may be that the increased uterine motility may help sperm to reach their destination. Some have proposed a correlation between the concentration of oxytocin and the intensity of orgasm. One review of research into oxytocin states that the hormone's impact on "pro-social behaviors" and emotional responses contributes to relaxation, trust, and psychological stability between individuals. Oxytocin also appears to reduce stress responses, including anxiety and depression. 📷 @medicogram #love #oxytocin #life #lovelife #anatomy #tb #medicine #medicogram