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I read somewhere that a women can experience dry mouth while on her period because of her hormones.... is that true? and if so, how often does it occur as a symptom of a womem's period?
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Xerostomia: Yes, some women have less saliva when they are menstruating which can cause dry mouth. I don't know the percentage of women who expereince this.
Answered 9/12/2020
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