Which female hormone increases the oxytocin receptors during pregnancy?

Which female hormone increases the oxytocin receptors during pregnancy? Correct Answer Estrogen

During pregnancy, estrogen increases the number of oxytocin receptors. Whereas progesterone, reduces it and also prevents oxytocin secretion. In pregnancy times, levels of oestrogen rise gradually and hit their peak in the third trimester.
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