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Subjective and objective vocal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Markus Gugatschka1, Susanne Lichtenwagner, Verena Schwetz
1Department of Phoniatrics, ENT University Hospital Graz, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria. markus.gugatschka@klinikum-graz.at
Introduction:
Despite the relatively high prevalence of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affecting up to 15% of all women of reproductive age, only little is known about vocal changes related to this endocrinologic disorder that is characterized by biochemical or clinical hyperandrogenism, impaired cycles, and/or polycystic ovaries. The aim of our study was to describe objective and subjective vocal changes in women with a diagnosed PCOS compared with a control group.
Materials And Methods:
Our study group comprised 34 women-24 cases with confirmed PCOS and 10 controls in whom PCOS was excluded. A complete endocrinologic laboratory status was obtained by all participants; study procedures included a videolaryngostroboscopy, voice recording, and completion of the German version of the Voice Handicap Index.
Results:
A trend toward lower mean fundamental frequency was detectable, but this failed statistical significance. No differences were found in the objective and subjective voice parameters.
Conclusion:
Elevated serum levels of androgens, as found in women with PCOS, were shown not to have an impact on the subjective and objective voice parameters.
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