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Relaxin is a hormone directly involved in the physiological processes of pregnancy, being released by the placenta and uterine lining [1], preparing the uterus [2], facilitating pelvic stretching during birth [3], and potentially influencing the timing of delivery [4].
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claimIn women, relaxin levels increase after ovulation during the second half of the menstrual cycle to relax the uterine wall in preparation for pregnancy.
claimAt the end of pregnancy, relaxin helps relax the ligaments in the pelvis to allow the pelvis to stretch as the baby leaves the mother's body.
claimSome researchers have suggested that high relaxin levels may cause a pregnant woman's membranes to rupture, potentially leading to premature birth, though this has not been proven.
claimRelaxin is a hormone secreted in the ovary by the corpus luteum, and during pregnancy, it is also released by the placenta and the uterine lining.