The effect of the menopause on cortisol, alpha-amylase, dopamine and prolactin levels in women with periodontal health or chronic periodontitis: a cross sectional study.

Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of menopause on serum levels cortisol, alpha-amylase, dopamine, and prolactin in women with periodontitis healthy controls.Methods: The study included a total 80 women. Patients were diagnosed according 2017 World Workshop Classification Periodontal Peri-Implant Diseases Conditions criteria. clinical examination plaque index (PI), gingival (GI), probing depth (PD), attachment loss (AL) measurements. systemic alpha-amylase,dopamine, measured biochemically. Data analyzed statistically. Results: mean participant age was 44.32±3.23 (range: 33–55) years. PI 0.98±0.10, GI 0.94±0.31, PD 2.59±0.23 mm, AL 2.65±0.16 mm. While statistically significantly lower menopausal (p<0.05), changes dopamine not significant (p>0.05). Levels prolactinwere found be high (p<0.05).Conclusion: It that had no effect periodontal parameters controls.However, associated decreased levels, independent presence disease.