{"id":40194,"date":"2025-02-19T10:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T23:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/?p=40194"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T02:27:36","slug":"the-effect-of-menopause-on-womens-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/the-effect-of-menopause-on-womens-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The effect of menopause on women&#8217;s health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">1<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minute<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1.jpg\" alt=\"the effect of menopause on women's health\" class=\"wp-image-40196 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-569x420.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-600x443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-696x514.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1.jpg\" alt=\"the effect of menopause on women's health\" class=\"wp-image-40196 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-569x420.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-600x443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/menopause-1-696x514.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: diawka diawka123RF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-menopause-can-have-a-terrible-effect-on-the-oral-health-of-women-so-why-aren-t-we-talking-about-it-with-patients-by-kerryn-ramsey\">Menopause can have a terrible effect on the oral health of women so why aren\u2019t we talking about it with patients? By Kerryn Ramsey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the effects of menopause are well known\u2014hot flashes, mood changes, night sweats, muscle aches\u2014there can also be negative oral health implications. Women in perimenopause and menopause are at an increased risk of developing oral health problems due to declining levels of the oestrogen hormone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research by pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma revealed there is still a stigma around menopause. Despite 82 per cent of women who experience symptoms reporting impacts on their quality of life, many don\u2019t feel comfortable talking about it. This reluctance to broach the subject makes it even more difficult for dentists to offer guidance and treatment options.<\/p><div class=\"bitem-article-desktop-720x300-in-text\" id=\"bitem-1750326500\"><!-- Bite 720x300 [async] -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedby.engagemedia.com.au\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\r\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\r\nvar plc705185 = window.plc705185 || 0;\r\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_705185_'+plc705185+'\"><\\\/'+'div>');\r\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(165450, 705185, [720,300], 'placement_705185_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc705185++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedby.engagemedia.com.au', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Alistair Graham, owner and principal dentist of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=Mona+Vale+Dental&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mona Vale Dental <\/a>on Sydney\u2019s northern beaches, has many clients who are going through one of the three stages\u2014perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur main demographic is families with many women in the 45 to 55 age bracket,\u201d says Dr Graham. \u201cI\u2019ve found the best approach is to be open and honest about the condition. It\u2019s nothing to be embarrassed about but a little empathy certainly goes a long way. I just try to open the lines of communication so we can have a forthright conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dealing-with-symptoms-nbsp\">Dealing with symptoms&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Menopause can affect the mouth in many ways including tooth sensitivity, ulcers, receding gums, cavities, loose teeth and reduced saliva flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLower oestrogen levels can lead to reduced blood flow to the gums,\u201d says Dr Graham. \u201cThis can impede regeneration and impact on the immune system. Menopause can also lead to osteoporosis and even though it\u2019s not necessarily a dental problem, long-term medications can have serious dental implications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental care providers are well positioned to initiate conversations with female patients and there\u2019s a simple way to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2022, Dr Namitha Thomas commenced a PhD study called \u2018Promoting oral healthcare among women in perimenopause\/menopause: A mixed methods study to inform intervention strategies at the Australian Centre for Integration of Oral Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cParticipants in our study indicated that easily accessible information in dental waiting areas would have been helpful,\u201d says Dr Thomas. \u201cThis would also encourage conversations with dental care providers. Despite this, educational resources on oral health and menopause are scarce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While all women go through menopause, it only has a negative oral health impact on slightly over 50 per cent. Many see very little symptom changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Support and training programs are needed for dental care professionals, along with revised guidelines and recommendations for dental providers to assist in managing women\u2019s oral health needs in perimenopause and menopause. <br><br><strong>Dr Namitha Thomas<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf a woman has existing periodontal disease with a relatively high decay rate, menopause may compound and exacerbate underlying issues,\u201d says Dr Graham. \u201cWithout diagnosis or treatment, it will accelerate the existing problem. Saliva is beneficial to the remineralisation and rehydration of the mouth. An untreated reduction in saliva flow can certainly lead to bone degradation and permanent tooth loss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talking-about-it\">Talking about it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While much has been done to demystify and remove the stigma of menopause, dentists need to respect that it\u2019s an uncomfortable subject for some women to discuss, particularly with a male dentist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWomen in our study revealed a lack of awareness and knowledge about oral health changes associated with menopause,\u201d says Dr Thomas. \u201cThey tended to assume adverse changes were due to ageing and therefore not preventable. Some women highlighted that their dentists did not volunteer information about the impact of menopause; instead, they simply dealt with their presenting complaints. This led to a lack of confidence in initiating conversations about menopause with their dentist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such negative oral health implications, strategies need to be used to broach the subject in a non-confrontational way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMenopause affects 50 per cent of the population and we shouldn\u2019t be brushing it under the carpet,\u201d says Dr Graham. \u201cAs health professionals, we can\u2019t be afraid to have those conversations. The best way is to inform the patient that her symptoms could be related to menopause and ask if this is something that\u2019s affecting her. It\u2019s all about opening the door to an honest and helpful conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deducing the effects of menopause during an oral health examination is relatively straightforward. There may not be a single red flag, but an accumulation of symptoms in a woman in the target age range makes it likely. The dentist can point out these symptoms and gently suggest that menopause may be a cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-medical-treatment\">Medical treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s important to effectively treat the oral health issues, it\u2019s just as important for the client to seek advice from a GP. The patient may then choose medication or, in some cases, hormonal treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom a dental point of view, we want to get the underlying cause treated rather than put out spot fires,\u201d says Dr Graham. \u201cWe can look at rehydrating the mouth while encouraging ideal oral hygiene. Regular maintenance with dental professionals ensures we stay on top of any issues but it\u2019s crucial that we point them towards their general medical practitioner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raising-awareness\">Raising awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fully explaining the impact of perimenopause and menopause at an early stage can promote good oral hygiene and improve overall health. However, it\u2019s not just about raising awareness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe should be creating safe spaces for women to encourage conversations about menopause-related oral health concerns with their dental care providers,\u201d says Dr Thomas. \u201cSupport and training programs are needed for dental care professionals, along with revised guidelines and recommendations for dental providers to assist in managing women\u2019s oral health needs in perimenopause and menopause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A frank and honest two-way conversation between dentist and patient needs to be the priority in addressing the situation, adds Dr Graham. \u201cAs it is with all medical conditions, putting your head in the sand is never a solution.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comprehensive-menopause-resources-can-be-found-at\">Comprehensive menopause resources can be found at:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australian Menopause Centre, menopausecentre.com.au<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australasian Menopause Society, menopause.org.au<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr Namitha Thomas\u2019 study: doi.org\/10.1111\/jmwh.13668<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause (documentary), pbs.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Menopause can have a terrible effect on the oral health of women so why aren\u2019t we talking about it with patients? 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