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Is there any relationship between the menopause transition and dizziness?
Lucas Resende Lucinda Mangia1, Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar2
1Universidade Federal do Paraná, Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|February 6, 2026
Summary
Menopause transition impacts the vestibular system, increasing the risk of balance disorders in midlife women. Further clinical research is needed to understand these vestibular changes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Endocrinology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Menopause transition involves significant hormonal shifts, particularly in female sex hormones.
- These hormonal changes may influence various physiological systems, including the nervous and vestibular systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of menopause transition on the vestibular system.
- To explore the relationship between hormonal changes in midlife women and vestibular manifestations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of biomedical databases.
- Review of basic science, epidemiological, and clinical studies.
- Analysis of literature on female sex hormones and vestibular physiology.
Main Results:
- Hormonal changes during menopause appear to affect the vestibular system.
- Epidemiological data show a high prevalence of vestibular disorders in menopausal women.
- Clinical studies are limited, with unclear pathophysiological aspects.
Conclusions:
- Menopause transition is a potential facilitating condition for vestibular symptoms.
- Further clinical investigation is warranted to improve patient care.
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