| dc.description.abstract | Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (SAR) is the most common ulceration
in the oral mucosa. The SAR is a common disease with unknown specific etiology. One of
its predisposing factors is hormonal imbalance which is related to menstrual cycle, may be
associated with reproductive hormonal factor, namely progesterone where changes in the
luteal phase. Progesterone levels will affect the delay of epithelial turnover, especially in
the oral mucosal epithelium. Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to report the
treatment of SAR with reproductive hormonal predisposing factor. Case: A 57-year-old
woman patient complained of ulcers on the right and left buccal mucosa and tongue from ±
5 days ago. Ulcers were painful, white-yellow floor, surrounded by erythematous halo,
clear and irregular margin and first raised 12 years ago. Ulcers occur several days before
menstruation and recover after menstruation ends, last about 7 – 10 days. Case
Management: Diagnosis was confirmed by anamnesis, clinical examination, and the
history of disease investigation. Conclusion: SAR in this case can be due to reproductive
hormonal factor. Treatment in this case is intended to reduce the incidence of recurrence
and severity of the lesions. | en_US |
