TY - JOUR
T1 - The Impact of Sex Hormones on the Periodontium During a Woman’s Lifetime
T2 - a Concise-Review Update
AU - Sathish, Akanksha Kidiyur
AU - Varghese, Jothi
AU - Fernandes, Aldridge Jose
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022, The Author(s).
PY - 2022/12
Y1 - 2022/12
N2 - Purpose of Review: In the field of periodontology, numerous studies have been conducted to observe the effects of sex hormones on the periodontal tissues and the oral mucosa. The balance in the circulating hormonal levels in the female body ensures proper homeostasis of the periodontium. Therefore, this literature review focuses on the more recent concepts related to changes in the endogenous and exogenous female hormones on the periodontal health in the lifetime of a woman. Recent Findings: Previous studies have reported severe gingival inflammation in women using oral contraceptives. But present day oral contraceptives have decreased dosages in contrast to the older formulations and therefore only mildly affect the periodontium with the majority reporting lack of gingival inflammation. Periodontal treatment strategies for each stage in a woman’s life is also described in this review, and research pertaining to periodontal therapy during pregnancy has shown conflicting results in terms of reducing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Summary: The changes seen in the periodontium seen in each milestone of a woman’s life correlates to the fluctuating levels in the female sex hormones. Maintaining oral health during the peak of hormone release such as pregnancy helps alleviate the symptoms of periodontal disease as well as reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, although studies report conflicting results.
AB - Purpose of Review: In the field of periodontology, numerous studies have been conducted to observe the effects of sex hormones on the periodontal tissues and the oral mucosa. The balance in the circulating hormonal levels in the female body ensures proper homeostasis of the periodontium. Therefore, this literature review focuses on the more recent concepts related to changes in the endogenous and exogenous female hormones on the periodontal health in the lifetime of a woman. Recent Findings: Previous studies have reported severe gingival inflammation in women using oral contraceptives. But present day oral contraceptives have decreased dosages in contrast to the older formulations and therefore only mildly affect the periodontium with the majority reporting lack of gingival inflammation. Periodontal treatment strategies for each stage in a woman’s life is also described in this review, and research pertaining to periodontal therapy during pregnancy has shown conflicting results in terms of reducing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Summary: The changes seen in the periodontium seen in each milestone of a woman’s life correlates to the fluctuating levels in the female sex hormones. Maintaining oral health during the peak of hormone release such as pregnancy helps alleviate the symptoms of periodontal disease as well as reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, although studies report conflicting results.
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U2 - 10.1007/s40496-022-00321-0
DO - 10.1007/s40496-022-00321-0
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85139621910
SN - 2196-3002
VL - 9
SP - 146
EP - 156
JO - Current Oral Health Reports
JF - Current Oral Health Reports
IS - 4
ER -