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The Relationship Between Menopause and Dysphagia: A Scoping Review
Charles Lenell1, Rodolfo Peña-Chávez2,3,4, Ryan J Burdick2,3,5
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, USA.
Women'S Health Reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
|January 13, 2023
Summary
Menopause significantly impacts oral health, saliva, and taste, but its effects on swallowing remain understudied. More research is needed to understand how hormonal changes during menopause affect swallowing function.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral Health
- Physiology
Background:
- Menopause involves a decline in ovarian hormones, leading to systemic changes.
- These changes affect various bodily systems, including the upper aerodigestive tract.
- While oral health impacts are documented, the link to swallowing is less explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing literature.
- To summarize research on menopause and swallowing-related structures and physiology.
- To identify research gaps concerning menopause and dysphagia.
Main Methods:
- Searched three databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL) for relevant studies.
- Included human and animal models examining menopause and swallowing anatomy/function.
- Reviewed, collated, and synthesized findings from 204 studies.
Main Results:
- Most studies focused on oral health, saliva, mandibular structures, and taste.
- Reported oral symptoms include dry mouth, reduced saliva, tooth decay, and oral pain.
- Significant gaps exist in understanding how menopausal changes affect swallowing.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between menopause and swallowing is under-researched.
- Speech-language pathology has overlooked this connection.
- Findings highlight the need for future research on hormonal influences on swallowing.
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