The Impact of Sex Hormones on the Periodontium During a Woman’s Lifetime: a Concise-Review Update

Abstract Purpose of Review In the field periodontology, numerous studies have been conducted to observe effects sex hormones on periodontal tissues and oral mucosa. The balance in circulating hormonal levels female body ensures proper homeostasis periodontium. Therefore, this literature review focuses more recent concepts related changes endogenous exogenous health lifetime a woman. Recent Findings Previous reported severe gingival inflammation women using contraceptives. But present day contraceptives decreased dosages contrast older formulations therefore only mildly affect periodontium with majority reporting lack inflammation. Periodontal treatment strategies for each stage woman’s life is also described review, research pertaining therapy during pregnancy has shown conflicting results terms reducing risk adverse outcomes. Summary seen milestone correlates fluctuating hormones. Maintaining peak hormone release such as helps alleviate symptoms disease well reduce outcomes, although report results.