Q9. Why do women get mouth ulcers more than men?
A9. This could be attributed to the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone which tend to fluctuate at different times in a woman’s monthly cycle. Women often find that they develop mouth ulcers just before their period, during pregnancy or after the menopause.
Mouth Ulcers FAQs Index:
- What is a mouth ulcer?
- What is a ‘canker sore?’
- What is an ‘aphthous ulcer?’
- Is there more than one type of mouth ulcer?
- Can anyone get a mouth ulcer?
- What causes mouth ulcers?
- What are the signs of a mouth ulcer?
- Does stress cause mouth ulcers?
- Why do women get mouth ulcers more than men?
- Can you get a mouth ulcer from brushing your teeth?
- Do children develop mouth ulcers?
- Can you inherit mouth ulcers?
- Can you treat mouth ulcers at home?
- How do you treat mouth ulcers?
- Can you prevent mouth ulcers?
Mouth Ulcers
- Mouth Ulcers Intro
- What are Mouth Ulcers?
- Who is prone to Mouth Ulcers?
- The causes of Mouth Ulcers
- Signs of a Mouth Ulcer
- Persistent Mouth Ulcers
- Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
- Preventing Mouth Ulcers
- Mouth Ulcers and Children
- Mouth Ulcers and Teenagers
- Mouth Ulcers FAQs
- Glossary