TLDR Women with PCOS are more likely to have gum disease.
The study aimed to determine the association between periodontal diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by comparing 120 women with PCOS to 120 women without PCOS. The results indicated that women with PCOS had significantly higher clinical attachment levels (CAL), body mass index (BMI), and gingival index (GI) compared to those without PCOS. The conclusion was that the prevalence of periodontal disease appeared to be higher in women with PCOS, potentially due to chronic systemic inflammation contributing to both PCOS and periodontal disease.
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January 2015 in “Dental research journal” Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.
Women with PCOS are at higher risk for gum disease, and managing shared risk factors can help both conditions.
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September 2018 in “International journal of biosciences” Gingivitis may increase a hormone linked to ovarian function in women with a certain ovary condition, and treating gum disease could help manage it.
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