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title: Does PMS affect the mouth and oral health? | Niyora
description: About 59% of women experienced changes in their mouth during PMS, including more mouth ulcers and bad breath. This is a small survey of 100 women at one denta
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-awareness-and-oral-manifestations-in-patients-attending-2024/
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Survey study, 2024

# Does PMS affect the mouth and oral health?

About 59% of women experienced changes in their mouth during PMS, including more mouth ulcers and bad breath. This is a small survey of 100 women at one dental hospital, so we cannot be sure these findings apply more widely.

 Early or limited evidence

100 healthy women of reproductive age at a dental hospital in Pune, India

## What they did

The researchers studied 100 healthy women of reproductive age at a dental hospital in Pune, India. They recorded oral discomfort and symptoms during the late luteal phase, the phase before menstruation. They measured plaque and gum inflammation.

## What they found

37 women reported PMS symptoms. 59 women experienced oral changes during PMS. Mouth ulcers and bad breath were more common during PMS.

## What it means for you

PMS may cause changes in the mouth including more ulcers and bad breath. This is a small study with no control group, so we cannot prove PMS causes these changes. The study was done at one hospital in India, so results may differ elsewhere.

59%

Experienced oral changes during PMS

37%

Reported PMS complaints

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual Syndrome: Awareness and Oral Manifestations in Patients Attending Dental Hospital in Pune Authors Moharir AN, Nerkar Rajbhoj A, Gore R et al. Journal Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 100 What was tested Observational study, no intervention tested Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_455_23](https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_455_23)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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