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    Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can affect hearing. Changes in middle ear pressure and auditory sensitivity occur around the start of menstruation due to fluid shifts.

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Endocrinology
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Hormonal fluctuations, specifically estrogen and progesterone, are known to influence various bodily functions.
    • The impact of the natural menstrual cycle on auditory function, particularly middle ear pressure and sensitivity, requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate auditory function changes in relation to hormonal profiles during the menstrual cycle.
    • To compare auditory function between women with natural hormonal fluctuations and those using combined oral contraceptives.

    Main Methods:

    • Collected auditory threshold data (500, 1000, 2000 Hz) and middle ear pressure measurements.
    • Measurements were taken at three specific time points across two consecutive menstrual cycles.
    • Compared data between a group with natural hormonal fluctuations and a group using low-dose combined oral contraceptives.
    Keywords:
    Clinical ResearchContraceptionContraceptive Methods--side effectsFamily PlanningOral Contraceptives--side effectsResearch Methodology

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    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in auditory sensitivity or middle ear pressure were found between the two groups.
    • Both groups exhibited significantly higher middle ear pressure and decreased auditory sensitivity around days 3-4 of the menstrual cycle.
    • These changes correlated with the natural increase in interstitial fluids preceding and during menses.

    Conclusions:

    • The natural premenstrual increase in interstitial fluid may alter eustachian tube function.
    • This alteration in eustachian tube function can subsequently affect middle ear pressure and auditory sensitivity.
    • Menstrual cycle phase, rather than hormonal contraceptive use, appears to be a significant factor in short-term auditory changes.