Quiscence of the uterine musculature is :
Progesterone is responsible for maintaining quiscence (relaxation) of uterine musculature This function of progesterone has been put to use for prevention of aboions: oral, injectable or vaginal micronised progesterones prevention of preterm labour in patients with high risk of preterm delivery like those with past history of preterm delivery, cervical encirclage, uterine anomalies, threatened preterm etc
Enhanced by progesterone
Enhanced by oestrogen
Inhibited by Progesterone
Enhanced by oestrogen and inhibited by progesterone
Physiological Changes of Pregnancy