PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME- A COMPARATIVE DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 65
Abstract
BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder affecting 4% to 12% of women of reproductive age. Increased production of steroid hormones is associated with increased gingival inflammation. Thus, the present study was aimed to determine the association between periodontal diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 240 women of age group between 18-45 years were enrolled into the study by convenient sampling technique. Since the duration of the study was 3 months, only 120 PCOS patients had reported to the Department of Gynaecology. Thus, we had enrolled 120 women with PCOS and 120 women without PCOS into this study in order to compare the periodontal status of both groups. PCOS diagnosis was made according to the Rotterdam criteria. Periodontal status for both the above said groups were evaluated using Gingival index (GI) and Clinical attachment level (CAL). Data were analysed using Mann–Whitney U test & Fisher’s exact test. Statistical significance was defined at P<0.05. RESULTS CAL, body mass index and GI were significantly higher in women with PCOS compared to women without PCOS. CONCLUSION The prevalence of periodontal disease seems to be higher in women with PCOS. This may be attributed to the role of chronic systemic inflammation that contributes to the pathophysiology of PCOS and periodontal disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Sai Darshana Nair, Siddhartha Varma, Girish Suragimath, Sameer Zope, Vishwajeet Kale, Keshava Abbayya
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