U.S., July 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07054177) titled 'Metabolic Profiling of Saliva in Pregnancy and Periodontal Disease' on June 25.
Brief Summary: This study aims to better understand how pregnancy affects the health of the gums and tissues that support the teeth. During pregnancy, hormone levels (like estrogen and progesterone) increase significantly. These hormonal changes can cause many changes in the body, including in the mouth. Some pregnant women may notice that their gums become swollen, red, or bleed more easily - this is called pregnancy gingivitis. It happens more often during the second and third trimesters and usually improves after birth. Even if a pregnant person has go...