Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study
The aim of this study was to estimate differences in selected physicochemical properties of saliva between menopausal and premenopausal women. Methods: The study population consisted of 9 menopausal women and 15 women of the control group. Laboratory tests included the determination of pH saliva, sa...
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doaj-f2ee9083b5ac4f5ab1c90c4586dfdeb72020-11-25T03:24:14ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012020-04-01172604260410.3390/ijerph17072604Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot StudyAleksandra Cydejko0Aida Kusiak1Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska2Barbara Kochańska3Jolanta Ochocińska4Adrian Maj5Dariusz Świetlik6Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Gdansk, Orzeszkowej 18 St, 80-204 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Gdansk, Orzeszkowej 18 St, 80-204 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology and Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-208 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-208 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Gdansk, Orzeszkowej 18 St, 80-204 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Biostatistics and Neural Networks, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, PolandThe aim of this study was to estimate differences in selected physicochemical properties of saliva between menopausal and premenopausal women. Methods: The study population consisted of 9 menopausal women and 15 women of the control group. Laboratory tests included the determination of pH saliva, salivary flow rate, and concentrations of lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A, and ionized calcium. Results: Among menopausal women, statistically significant differences were observed in values of salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations; however, no statistically significant differences for pH and concentrations of lactoferrin and immunoglobulin A were found. The salivary flow rate in the study group was significantly lower compared to that in premenopausal women. In relation to lysozyme, statistically significant differences were found between control group and menopausal women to the disadvantage of the latter. However, the concentration of ionized calcium in the saliva of menopausal women was distinctly higher than in the saliva of the control group. Conclusion: The saliva of menopausal women appeared significantly different from that of the control group. Differences in physicochemical parameters such as salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations were observed. These differences in saliva properties observed in menopause can potentially affect the oral environment of women in this particular period, possibly increasing the risk of some pathological changes in the oral cavity and consequently indicating the need to take special care of this group of female patients in order to help them maintain proper oral health. Dentists and gynecologists should be aware of the problems associated with menopause and need to provide these women complete health care, including dental care as an integral part.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/7/2604menopausal womensalivaionized calciumphysicochemical properties of saliva |
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Aleksandra Cydejko Aida Kusiak Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska Barbara Kochańska Jolanta Ochocińska Adrian Maj Dariusz Świetlik Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health menopausal women saliva ionized calcium physicochemical properties of saliva |
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Aleksandra Cydejko Aida Kusiak Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska Barbara Kochańska Jolanta Ochocińska Adrian Maj Dariusz Świetlik |
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Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study |
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Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study |
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Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study |
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Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study |
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Selected Physicochemical Properties of Saliva in Menopausal Women—A Pilot Study |
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selected physicochemical properties of saliva in menopausal women—a pilot study |
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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1661-7827 1660-4601 |
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The aim of this study was to estimate differences in selected physicochemical properties of saliva between menopausal and premenopausal women. Methods: The study population consisted of 9 menopausal women and 15 women of the control group. Laboratory tests included the determination of pH saliva, salivary flow rate, and concentrations of lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A, and ionized calcium. Results: Among menopausal women, statistically significant differences were observed in values of salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations; however, no statistically significant differences for pH and concentrations of lactoferrin and immunoglobulin A were found. The salivary flow rate in the study group was significantly lower compared to that in premenopausal women. In relation to lysozyme, statistically significant differences were found between control group and menopausal women to the disadvantage of the latter. However, the concentration of ionized calcium in the saliva of menopausal women was distinctly higher than in the saliva of the control group. Conclusion: The saliva of menopausal women appeared significantly different from that of the control group. Differences in physicochemical parameters such as salivary flow rate and lysozyme and ionized calcium concentrations were observed. These differences in saliva properties observed in menopause can potentially affect the oral environment of women in this particular period, possibly increasing the risk of some pathological changes in the oral cavity and consequently indicating the need to take special care of this group of female patients in order to help them maintain proper oral health. Dentists and gynecologists should be aware of the problems associated with menopause and need to provide these women complete health care, including dental care as an integral part. |
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