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How common is burning mouth syndrome?
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Burning mouth syndrome is common among older women.
As many as 33 in 100 women have symptoms of burning mouth syndrome after the menopause.[9]
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It's much less common in men and in younger women. One study found that 2 in 100 men and 6 in 100 younger women had the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome.[10]
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menopause
When a woman stops having periods, it is called the menopause. This usually happens around the age of 50.
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