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The influence of menopause on unstimulated salivary flow and subjective oral dryness inrelation to other oral symptoms and salivary gland hypofunction
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Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 0 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.78-80, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2012-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
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Abstract EN
Background : The aim of the present study was to evaluate unstimulated salivary flow rate and oral symptoms in menopausal women. Materials and Methods : A total of 200 individuals including 100 women in their menopause (case group) and 100 men in the same age range (control group) participated in this analytic descriptive investigation.
None of the patients were being treated for any systemic disease or taking any medication.
Unstimulated salivary flow rate was measured using the spitting method and the prevalence of oral symptoms was evaluated by filling out a questionnaire.
The results were analyzed with ANOVA, chi-square and Student’s t-test (P < 0.05). Results: The average of unstimulated salivary flow rate was 0.127 ml / min (SD = 0.057) in women and 0.214 ml / min (SD = 0.105) in men.
The prevalence of dry mouth was 50% versus32%, difficulty in eating dry foods 31 % versus 8 %, burning sensation in oral mucosa 3 % versus 0 %, taste reduction, 4 % versus 2 % and bitter or metallic taste 16 % versus 8 % in female and male subjects, respectively. Conclusion : A significant difference in salivary flow rate and prevalence of oral symptoms was found between the two groups (P < 0.05).
Reduced salivary flow rate and a high prevalence of oral symptoms in menopausal women may be related to the hormonal alterations that occur during this period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ani, Sahar H.. 2012. The influence of menopause on unstimulated salivary flow and subjective oral dryness inrelation to other oral symptoms and salivary gland hypofunction. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 24, no. 0, pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-324322
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ani, Sahar H.. The influence of menopause on unstimulated salivary flow and subjective oral dryness inrelation to other oral symptoms and salivary gland hypofunction. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 24, special issue 2 (2012), pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-324322
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ani, Sahar H.. The influence of menopause on unstimulated salivary flow and subjective oral dryness inrelation to other oral symptoms and salivary gland hypofunction. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 24, no. 0, pp.78-80.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-324322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 80
Record ID
BIM-324322