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Hearing loss: an unknown complication of pre-eclampsia?
Hasan Terzi1, Ahmet Kale, Pinar Solmaz Hasdemir
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Derince Education and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey.
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|September 27, 2014
Summary
Pre-eclampsia may cause cochlear damage and sensorineural hearing loss in pregnant individuals. This study found higher hearing thresholds in pre-eclamptic patients, suggesting it is a risk factor.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication.
- Potential links between pre-eclampsia and auditory function are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if pre-eclampsia poses a risk for cochlear damage and sensorineural hearing impairment.
Main Methods:
- A prospective case-control study compared 33 pre-eclamptic patients with 32 normotensive controls.
- Audiological assessments including pure tone audiometry and transient evoked otoacoustic emissions were performed in the third trimester.
Main Results:
- Patients with pre-eclampsia exhibited significantly higher hearing thresholds at multiple frequencies in both ears compared to controls.
- Higher systolic blood pressure in pre-eclamptic patients correlated with worse hearing outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Pre-eclampsia is identified as a potential risk factor for cochlear damage and sensorineural hearing loss.
- Routine audiological evaluations are recommended for patients diagnosed with pre-eclampsia.
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