The relationship between decreased female hormone and xerostomia

2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 22792109
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Social dentistry
• Research Institution: Niigata University
• Principal Investigator: ITO Kayoko 新潟大学, 医歯学総合病院, 助教 (80401735)
• Project Period (FY): 2010 – 2012
• Keywords: 口腔乾燥症 / 更年期

Research Abstract

Xerostomia is frequently seen in menopausal women. The purpose of this study was to discuss the relation of xerostomia, female hormone and autonomic nervous function. There were statistical significant differences between state anxiety and female hormone, trait anxiety and female hormone. Only simplified menopausal index was improved significantly after treatment of xerostomia. Because autonomic nervous function and unstimulated saliva tend to be influenced by the environment, multiple measurements may be needed. In addition, the study in large number of subjects may be needed.