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Males have been identified as being in higher risk for attachment and bone loss (OR 1.36 and 1.29, respectively), in cross-sectional⁹ as well as longitudinal studies.⁵⁰ The clinical signs of gingival inflammation may be more severe in females during periods associated with hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or menstrual cycles.^51,52