THE EFFECT OF OVARIECTOMY ON WOMEN’S PERIODONTAL STATUS: A PILOT STUDY

Kanwal Sohail; Mahrukh Zafar; Maham Zulfiqar; Amber Kiyani

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v71i3.4041

Authors

Kanwal Sohail Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan
Mahrukh Zafar The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Maham Zulfiqar COMSATS University, Islamabad Pakistan
Amber Kiyani Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v71i3.4041

Keywords:

Menopause, Oral health, Ovariectomy, Periodontitis

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of bilateral oophorectomy on the periodontal status of otherwise healthy women when compared with normal controls.

Study Design: Mixed-method study.

Place and Duration of Study: Riphah International University, Islamabad, from Apr to Sep 2016.

Methodology: A total of 24 women with and without oophorectomy procedures were recruited. Twelve women who has undergone radical hysterectomies at least 6 months prior to the evaluation were recruited for this investigation. These women underwent a comprehensive oral examination with detailed documentation of their periodontal status following a thorough medical/dental history. An age- and sex-matched control population underwent a similar examination.

Results: Statistically significant results were noted for probing, color, consistency, texture and contour of gingiva with the p-value of 0.007, 0.001, 0.002, 0.005 and 0.037 when the results were compared with the control population.

Conclusion: Bilateral oophorectomy does not compromise the periodontal health of otherwise healthy women.