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Can poor oral health status be a risk factor for unexplained infertility?

Oral health status in women with Unexplained Infertility- A case control study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/08/056251
Enrollment
400
Registered
2023-08-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K04- Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues Health Condition 2: K05- Gingivitis and periodontal diseases Health Condition 3: N70-N77- Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs Health Condition 4: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: nil Control Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Akshaya Bhupesh Banodkar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Test group 1. Women in the age group of 18-35 yrs 2. Failure to get pregnant despite regular sexual intercourse for more than 12 months 3. Having male partners with a normal semen analysis. 4. Having normal genital organs. 5. Having no pelvic pathology 6. Not receiving any infertility treatment in the past 7. Having a normal hormonal profile. 8. Having adequate follicle reserve Control group 1. Women in the age group of 18-35 years 2. Women who have conceived naturally within 1 year of planning to conceive. 3. Women in their first trimester of pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Test Group 1. Women on infertility treatment 2. Patients who have a history of the following conditions will be excluded; hydrosalpinx, endometriosis, tubal factors, polycystic ovarian syndrome (Rotterdam criteria), inherited thrombophilia, thyroid disease, premature ovarian failure, hyperprolactinemia, autoimmune diseases, diabetes mellitus, uterine/cervical anomalies, active liver disease, cardiovascular disease, smoking and alcohol consumption, HIV-infected, obesity (body mass index >= 30 kg/m2), chronic upper respiratory tract diseases. 3. H/o of dental treatment for dental caries, periodontal treatment, or ongoing orthodontic treatment in the past 6 months 4. H/o administration of systemic antibiotics in the past 6 months Control group 1. Women in 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy 2. Patients who have a history of the following conditions will be excluded; hydrosalpinx, endometriosis, tubal factors, polycystic ovarian syndrome (Rotterdam criteria), inherited thrombophilia, thyroid disease, premature ovarian failure, hyperprolactinemia, autoimmune diseases, diabetes mellitus, uterine/cervical anomalies, active liver disease, cardiovascular disease, smoking and alcohol consumption, HIV-infected, obesity (body mass index >= 30 kg/m2), chronic upper respiratory tract diseases. 3. H/o of dental treatment for dental caries, periodontal treatment, or ongoing orthodontic treatment in the past 6 months 4. H/o administration of systemic antibiotics in the past 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
RUSSELL PERIODONTAL INDEXTimepoint: at baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
ORAL HYGIENE indexTimepoint: at baseline;PUFA indexTimepoint: at baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAkshaya Bhupesh Banodkar

MGM dental college and hospital

drvinkin@gmail.com9769804390

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026