Audiological profiling in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
K Kshithi1, S Vijendra Shenoy1, M Panduranga Kamath1
1Dept. of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|March 14, 2018
Summary
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis have a higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss. This study highlights a significant link between osteoporosis and hearing impairment in this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Gerontology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a common condition in postmenopausal women.
- Hearing loss is a prevalent issue affecting quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare audiological profiles in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis.
- To investigate the pattern of hearing loss in osteoporotic patients.
Main Methods:
- 80 postmenopausal women categorized by bone mineral density (BMD) into normal, osteopenic, and osteoporotic groups.
- Hearing evaluation using Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Impedance Audiometry, and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE).
Main Results:
- Osteoporotic patients showed a significantly higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss (P ≤ 0.001) compared to normal and osteopenic groups.
- Mean pure tone thresholds were significantly elevated in osteoporotic individuals.
- The average hearing loss in osteoporotic patients with sensorineural loss was mild.
Conclusions:
- Osteoporosis is significantly associated with sensorineural hearing loss in postmenopausal women.
- Cochlear dysfunction may be a contributing factor to hearing loss in osteoporotic patients.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Keywords:
Distortion Product Otoacoustic emissionsHearing lossOsteoporosisPostmenopausalPure tone audiometryMore Related Videos
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