Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women-A Pilot Study.
Aleksandra CydejkoAida KusiakMagdalena Emilia GrzybowskaBarbara KochańskaJolanta OchocińskaAdrian MajDariusz ŚwietlikPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)
The saliva of menopausal women appeared significantly different from that of the control group. Differences in physicochemical parameters such as salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations were observed. These differences in saliva properties observed in menopause can potentially affect the oral environment of women in this particular period, possibly increasing the risk of some pathological changes in the oral cavity and consequently indicating the need to take special care of this group of female patients in order to help them maintain proper oral health. Dentists and gynecologists should be aware of the problems associated with menopause and need to provide these women complete health care, including dental care as an integral part.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- oral health
- pregnancy outcomes
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- breast cancer risk
- newly diagnosed
- quality improvement
- ejection fraction
- insulin resistance
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- pregnant women
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- skeletal muscle
- patient reported outcomes
- health information
- social media
- health insurance