Relationship Between Salivary Gland Hormone and Sexual Function (IV)

The Relationship between Women’s Postpartum Sexual Function and Infant Feeding

Introduction: Breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for infants. However, there is controversy regarding the effect of breastfeeding on mothers’ sexual function. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the relationship between postpartum sexual function and infant feeding method in women referring to Mashhad healthcare centers. Methods: This descriptive, analytical study was performed o...

The relationship between pulp calcifications and salivary gland calcifications

AIM Pulp stones are discrete calcified bodies found in the dental pulp. Sialolithasis is the most common salivary gland disease. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between the pulp stones and salivary gland stones. MATERIAL AND METHODS 196 patients were randomly selected from the out patient department for the study. The periapical radiographs for all patients were...

Salivary gland function

The Relationship between Sexual Self-Efficacy and Sexual Function in Married Women

Background & aim: Sexual self-efficacy refers to the belief of each individual about his/her ability to be sexually active, his/her desirability for sexual partner, and assessment of the ability and self-efficacy in sexual behavior. Sexual relationship is one of the key pillars of a successful family; accordingly, functionality in this domain largely affects marital satisfaction. The aim of thi...

Chloride channels and salivary gland function.

Fluid and electrolyte transport is driven by transepithelial Cl- movement. The opening of Cl- channels in the apical membrane of salivary gland acinar cells initiates the fluid secretion process, whereas the activation of Cl- channels in both the apical and the basolateral membranes of ductal cells is thought to be necessary for NaCl re-absorption. Saliva formation can be evoked by sympathetic ...