Is there a link between gum disease and infertility?

I have been trying to get pregnant since 2005. I have a son who was born in 2004, so I know I am able to have children.

I was recently diagnosed with mild gum disease (for which I am having scaling and root planing done today).

My question is, since gum disease can cause other problems in the body, could it also be affecting my fertility?

Hi, I'm a dentist.

To my knowledge, there is no known link between gum disease and infertility, however there also has not been any research conducted concerning this particular topic.

Based on what is currently known about the systemic effects of gum disease (that it causes a heightened level of generalized, systemic inflammation), I would hypothesize that there is no direct link.

Consult your Obstetrician to confirm you are still fertile. Things can change more quickly than you think. By age 30, a woman is 33% less fertile than at age 17.

Good luck.

It might but is doubtful depends on many things!! DocW

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