The relationship between xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life in females with polycystic ovary syndrome.

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

BMC Women's Health Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI:10.1186/s12905-026-04688-5

Kübra Karaçam, Rahime Zeynep Erdem, Özlem Gül

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Abstract

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder commonly seen in females of reproductive age. Significant associations have been reported between oral inflammation, periodontal diseases, and PCOS. An increase in inflammatory markers may be a factor for quality of life in patients with PCOS.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life in females with PCOS.

Methods: In face-to-face interviews, patients diagnosed with PCOS and a healthy control group completed a questionnaire including demographic data, the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and the Xerostomia Inventory. The data obtained were analyzed statistically in the IBM SPSS vn. 27 program.

Results: The OHIP-14 total points and the xerostomia points were determined to be statistically significantly higher in the PCOS group than in the control group (p < 0.05). A positive, moderate-level correlation was seen between the OHIP-14 total points and the xerostomia points (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The study results showed that xerostomia was associated with PCOS and the oral health-related quality of life was affected in these patients. In females diagnosed with PCOS, keeping oral health under control can improve quality of life. It highlights the importance of integrating routine oral health assessments into the standard clinical management of women with PCOS. Healthcare professionals should adopt a multidisciplinary approach to identify and manage oral health problems that could adversely affect patients' quality of life.

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女性多囊卵巢综合征患者口干症与口腔健康相关生活质量的关系

背景：多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）是一种常见于育龄女性的疾病。据报道，口腔炎症、牙周病和多囊卵巢综合征之间存在显著关联。炎症标志物的增加可能是多囊卵巢综合征患者生活质量的一个因素。目的：本研究的目的是评估女性PCOS患者口干症与口腔健康相关生活质量之间的关系。方法：采用面对面访谈的方法，对诊断为PCOS的患者和健康对照组进行问卷调查，包括人口统计资料、口腔健康影响量表（OHIP-14）和口干量表。所得数据在IBM SPSS vn中进行统计分析。27个项目。结果：PCOS组OHIP-14总分和口干评分均高于对照组，差异有统计学意义(p)。结论：PCOS组患者口干与PCOS相关，口腔健康相关生活质量受到影响。对于被诊断为多囊卵巢综合征的女性，控制口腔健康可以提高生活质量。它强调了将常规口腔健康评估纳入PCOS妇女标准临床管理的重要性。医疗保健专业人员应采用多学科方法来识别和管理可能对患者生活质量产生不利影响的口腔健康问题。

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BMC Women's Health OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

4.00%

发文量

444

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： BMC Women''s Health is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and women, with a particular focus on the physical, mental, and emotional health of women in developed and developing nations. The journal welcomes submissions on women''s public health issues, health behaviours, breast cancer, gynecological diseases, mental health and health promotion.