During a woman's life, primarily due to hormonal reasons, there are specific periods when the gums are more susceptible to inflammation: PUBERTY: pubertal gingivitis—menstrual gingivitis; PREGNANCY: gestational gingivitis; MENOPAUSE: atrophic gingivitis—burning mouth syndrome (dry mouth, bad breath, burning sensation). Also, the use of oral contraceptives.
During a woman's life, primarily due to hormonal reasons, there are specific periods when the gums are more susceptible to inflammation: PUBERTY: pubertal gingivitis—menstrual gingivitis; PREGNANCY: gestational gingivitis; MENOPAUSE: atrophic gingivitis—burning mouth syndrome (dry mouth, bad breath, burning sensation). Also, the use of oral contraceptives.