Open AccessRole of relaxin in diastasis of the pubic symphysis peripartum
Author(s) -
Yan Wang,
Yongqiang Li,
MeiRong Tian,
Nan Wang,
Zuncheng Zheng
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i1.91
Subject(s) - medicine , pubic symphysis , relaxin , diastasis , obstetrics , surgery , pelvis , hormone
Separation of the pubic symphysis can occur during the peripartum period. Relaxin (RLX) is a hormone primarily secreted by the corpus luteum that can mediate hemodynamic changes during pregnancy as well as loosen the pelvic ligaments. However, it is unknown whether RLX is associated with peripartum pubic symphysis separation and if the association is affected by other factors.