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Relationship between abnormal sensation in the throat and menopause
S Furuta1, K Nishimoto, K Deguchi
1Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Japan.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Synthetic sex hormone treatment effectively relieved abnormal throat sensations (AST) in middle-aged menopausal women. Efficacy correlated with specific menopausal symptoms like excessive perspiration and insomnia.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Endocrinology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Abnormal sensations in the throat (AST) are common, particularly in middle-aged women.
- These sensations often co-occur with menopausal systemic symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of synthetic sex hormone (Methermon-F) treatment for AST in Japanese women.
- To identify correlations between menopausal symptoms and treatment response.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 26 Japanese women treated with Methermon-F for AST.
- Multianalysis of variance (MANOVA) to assess Kupperman's climacteric symptom scores.
Main Results:
- Treatment efficacy was associated with excessive perspiration, vertigo, and insomnia.
- Poor response correlated with hyposthenia and tingling sensations.
- Clinical effectiveness was linked to the presence of menopausal symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Synthetic sex hormone therapy shows promise for treating AST in menopausal women.
- Menopausal symptom profiles can predict treatment outcomes for AST.