Poor periodontal health
February 8, 2012
RESEARCH published in the Journal
of Periodontology has linked injectable
progesterone contraceptives with
poor periodontal health.
The study looked at data from
non-pregnant, premenopausal
women aged 15-44, and found that
those currently taking
depotmedroxyprogesterone
acetate (DMPA) injectable
contraceptive, or who had taken
DMPA in the past, were more likely
to have indicators of poor
periodontal health, including
gingivitis and periodontitis, than
those who have never had a DMPA.
Interestingly researchers found
that current DMPA users were
more likely to have gingivitis, while
past DMPA users were more likely
to have periodontitis.
“Hormones can play a role in
woman’s periodontal health,” said
Dr. Pamela McClain, President of
the American Academy of
Periodontology.
“I would encourage women that
use or previously used this form of
contraception to maintain
excellent oral care,” she added.
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