Self-reported periodontitis and fecundability in a population of pregnancy planners.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Is a history of periodontitis among women associated with reduced fecundability?

Summary answer

A history of periodontitis, as assessed by three different self-reported measures, may be associated with reduced fecundability.

What is known already

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the hard and soft tissues surrounding the teeth. Few studies have evaluated the association between periodontitis and time to pregnancy, and findings are mixed. It is hypothesized that periodontitis may adversely affect time to pregnancy.

Study design, size, duration

We conducted a prospective cohort study of 2764 female pregnancy planners residing in North America (March 2015-June 2020).

Participants/materials, setting, methods

Eligible

SUBMITTER: Bond JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8289328 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature