Xerostomia – A comprehensive review with a focus on mid-life health

Xerostomia – A comprehensive review with a focus on mid-life health

Xerostomia is defined as the subjective complaint of a dry mouth. Xerostomia is common in menopausal women owing to the hormonal changes which take place during midlife. Studies show a higher incidence of oral cancer in the postmenopausal period which substantiates the theory of estrogen deficiency...

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Main Authors: Lisa Elizabeth Jacob, Meenakshi Krishnan, Anju Mathew, Anuna Laila Mathew, Tibin K Baby, Anand Krishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Mid-Life Health
Subjects:
menopause
midlife
oral dryness
radiotherapy
salivary pacemakers
sialogogues
Online Access:http://www.jmidlifehealth.org/article.asp?issn=0976-7800;year=2022;volume=13;issue=2;spage=100;epage=106;aulast=Jacob

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