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Menopause negatively impacts voice quality, leading to increased harshness, hoarseness, and breathiness in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women. Hormonal levels did not directly correlate with these voice changes.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Menopause is associated with various physiological changes.
  • Voice quality can be affected by hormonal fluctuations.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for women's health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of menopause on voice quality.
  • To compare voice parameters between premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
  • To explore potential correlations between hormone levels and voice quality.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional observational study with 100 participants (50 premenopausal, 50 postmenopausal).
  • Biochemical analysis including thyroid function, estrogen, and progesterone levels.
  • Voice analysis using VAUGHMI software, assessing Total score (harshness, hoarseness, breathiness), fundamental frequency, and perturbation.

Main Results:

  • Postmenopausal women exhibited significantly poorer voice quality (Total score 1.62 vs. 2.48, p < 0.001).
  • Significant differences were observed in fundamental frequency and pitch between groups.
  • No linear correlation found between voice quality and estrogen/progesterone levels, despite significant intergroup hormonal variations.

Conclusions:

  • Menopause is linked to a decline in voice quality.
  • Hormonal changes during menopause may influence voice, but direct linear correlations with estrogen/progesterone levels were not established.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between hormone levels, voice quality, and potential voice cosmetic interventions.