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ArticleJournal of menopausal medicine2026

Assessment of Oral and Emotional Health in Pre-Menopausal and Post-Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Venkata Sai Lavanya Sampathi, Sethu Manjusha Saranu, Samata Yalamanchili, Purna Chandra Rao Naik Nunsavath, Pavani Kotha, Tejaswi Chennupati

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Venkata Sai Lavanya SampathiDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India. lavanyasampathi07@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4486-3601
Sethu Manjusha SaranuDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India.
Samata YalamanchiliDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India.
Purna Chandra Rao Naik NunsavathDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India.
Pavani KothaDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India.
Tejaswi ChennupatiDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, India.

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objectivesi) To assess the emotional health status and oral manifestations in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. ii) To evaluate the correlation between emotional health status and oral manifestations in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women. iii) To assess the oral symptoms and emotional state of women in relation to the duration after cessation of menstruation.

methodsA total of 68 women were included and categorized into pre-menopausal (n = 34) and post-menopausal (n = 34) groups. post-menopausal women were further subdivided into three groups based on the duration of cessation of menstruation. After the women provided written informed consent, a questionnaire with binary (yes/no) response options was used to document their emotional health, followed by a detailed case history and clinical examination to assess oral signs and symptoms.

resultsA statistically significant (

conclusionPost-menopausal women frequently experience oral discomfort, including xerostomia, burning mouth, gustatory changes, and hyposalivation, which are associated with changes in emotional health. The early diagnosis of oral alterations is crucial and should be evaluated alongside other systemic changes. This study aimed to enhance interspecialty cooperation and understanding to improve the health of post-menopausal women.

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Burning mouth syndromeEmotionsMenopauseOral health

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