Quantitative analysis of uterine motility in saline-induced abortions

Studies on the Mode of Action of Intra‐Amniotically and Extra‐Amniotically Injected Hypertonic Saline in Therapeutic Abortion

“…amniotic hypertonic saline stimulates uterine contractions by releasing neurohypophyseal hormones (Wiqvist & Eriksson 1964). The patient's intense thirst during the first day after the injection supFort this view (Wiqvist & Eriksson 1964).…”

“…amniotic hypertonic saline stimulates uterine contractions by releasing neurohypophyseal hormones (Wiqvist & Eriksson 1964). The patient's intense thirst during the first day after the injection supFort this view (Wiqvist & Eriksson 1964). The uterine distension caused by the increased volume of amniotic fluid following injection of hypertonic saline might be another stimulus of the release of neurohypophyseal hormones by activating a neurohumoral reflex (Berkowitz & Fuchs 1971).…”