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Tinnitus in pregnancy

P Gurr1, G Owen, A Reid

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK.

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|August 1, 1993
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Pregnancy significantly increases the likelihood of experiencing tinnitus, a ringing in the ears. This study found a higher prevalence of tinnitus in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tinnitus, characterized by auditory perception without external stimuli, affects a notable portion of the population.
  • The relationship between pregnancy and tinnitus has not been extensively studied or previously reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of tinnitus in pregnant women.
  • To compare tinnitus occurrence in pregnant women versus a control group of non-pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was conducted.
  • Participants included pregnant women from an ante-natal clinic and a control group of non-pregnant nursing staff.
  • Groups were matched for age, noise exposure, and history of ear conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Twenty-five percent of pregnant women reported tinnitus.
  • Eleven percent of the non-pregnant control group reported tinnitus.
  • Statistical analysis (chi-square) indicated a significant difference (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Pregnant women exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of tinnitus compared to non-pregnant women.
  • This study highlights a previously unreported association between pregnancy and tinnitus.