Which of the following best describes the mechanism of induction of labor with use of aboion stick?
Stimulation of uterine contraction
Oxytocin present in the stick
Uterine necrosis
Menstrual bleeding
Aboion stick is a method of criminal aboion usually performed by professional aboionists (dhais) It is introduced into the vagina or os of uterus and retained there till uterine contractions begin. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Dr K S Narayan Reddy, 27th Edition, Chapter 14, Pages 373-76; Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, 6th Edition, Page 5.62