The Influence of Female Sex Hormones on Periodontal Health: A Regional Awareness Study
Sharayu Kulkarni, Sameer Zope, Girish Suragimath, Siddhartha Varma, Apurva Kale
Abstract
Periodontal health and disease are significantly influenced by sex hormones. For instance, a woman's periodontal health is impacted by puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and the use of oral contraceptives. These events alter the periodontal microbiology by altering the vasculature and function of gingival cells, as well as the local immune system and inflammation process. Consequently, it is crucial to gauge women's knowledge about the impact of hormones on their periodontal he
Topics & Concepts
HormonePeriodontal diseaseMedicinePhysiologyDentistryPsychologyInternal medicineHormonal and reproductive studiesSexual Differentiation and DisordersOvarian function and disorders