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===Softening Mechanisms===

===Softening Mechanisms===

 

It is thought that prostagladins together with relaxin may induce cervical softening by inducing collagen breakdown within the tissues and/or by altering the GAG/proteogylcan composition. Collagen breakdown within the tissue would facilitate a higher degree of movement and stretch in the tissue which is required for softening. Similarly the

 

 

 

* Prostaglandins may induce cervical softening by:

** Inducing collagen breakdown

** Altering GAG/Proteogylcan composition

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