Open AccessComparative Evaluation of the Effect of Menstruation, Pregnancy and Menopause on Salivary Flow Rate, pH and Gustatory Function
Author(s) -
Pulin Saluja,
Vishwaprakash Shetty,
Aparna Dave,
Manit Arora,
Vibha Hans,
Ajay Madan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/9935.5071
Subject(s) - medicine , taste , menopause , menstruation , menstrual cycle , physiology , saliva , pregnancy , postmenopausal women , obstetrics , gynecology , hormone , food science , biology , genetics
There are five situations in a women's life during which hormone fluctuations make them more susceptible to oral health problems - during puberty, at certain points in the monthly menstrual cycle, when using birth control pills, during pregnancy, and at menopause. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of menstruation, pregnancy and menopause on salivary flow rate, pH and gustatory function.