Endocrine Abstracts

Gingivitis is the most frequent periodontal manifestation during oral contraceptives therapy, mainly due to the altered oral bacterial flora under the influence of oestrogen and progesterone. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of low-dose oral contraceptives on periodontal health in young females.Methods: 42 women aged 18–38 years without systemic disease, non-smokers, were divided in two study groups: 22 women treated with low-d...