Effects of menstrual cycle on periodontal health and gingival crevicular fluid markers

• Published in: Journal of periodontology (1970) Vol. 81; no. 5; p. 673
• Main Authors: Becerik, Sema, Ozçaka, Ozgün, Nalbantsoy, Ayşe, Atilla, Gül, Celec, Peter, Behuliak, Michal, Emingil, Gülnur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2010
• Subjects: Adult; Biomarkers - analysis; Dental Plaque Index; Dinoprostone - analysis; Estrogens - analysis; Female; Gingival Crevicular Fluid - chemistry; Gingival Hemorrhage - classification; Gingivitis - classification; Gingivitis - physiopathology; Gonadal Steroid Hormones - analysis; Humans; Interleukin-6 - analysis; Menstrual Cycle - physiology; Menstruation - physiology; Ovulation - physiology; Periodontal Index; Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 2 - analysis; Progesterone - analysis; Saliva - chemistry; Tissue Plasminogen Activator - analysis; Young Adult

Fluctuations in sex steroid hormones, which are also noticeable through the menstrual cycle of women, may impact periodontal health. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of hormonal changes occurring in the menstrual cycle on gingival inflammation and the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) l...