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The relationship between xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life in females with polycystic ovary syndrome.

BMC women's health · Karaçam K, Erdem RZ, Gül Ö · 2026-07-17

Females with PCOS reported greater dry mouth symptoms and reduced oral health-related quality of life compared to controls, with dry mouth severity moderately associated with lower quality of life scores.

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