Cheryl writes: < if I remember correctly the release of oxytocin is a muscle effect( in the breast to cause let down) but else where as well.> Don't know about OT in regard to muscles, but the MER involves myoepithelial cells, a specialized type of epithelial cells. FWIW, they are not muscles, per se, and have no nerve connections. My understanding gets histologically hazy though in regard to the uterus. I thought too that there were myoepithelial cells, but we frequently hear the phrase "uterine muscle". Perhaps the proximity of the uterus to the intestines, especially if there might be tiny adhesions, might have some influence??? :-) Jean *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html