Exploring The Impact of Menopause on Human Voice: A Comparative Analysis Between Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women.

Exploring The Impact of Menopause on Human Voice: A Comparative Analysis Between Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women. Background and Objective: Menopause affects various aspects of women's health, including voice. This study aims to explore the relationship between menopause and voice disorders. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study involving 334 females, divided into two groups based on menopausal status. Data including smoking history, demographic variables, stroboscopic notes, and standardized questionnaires (Reflux Symptom Index, Voice Handicap Index, Voice Catastrophization Index, Dyspnea Index, Cough Severity Index, and Eating Assessment Tool), were collected and analyzed where Categorical variables were compared using the χ2 test while continuous variables were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Dysphonia, pain in the throat, chronic cough and MTD were more common in premenopausal women versus postmenopausal. Laryngeal lesions and Vocal fold atrophy were more common in postmenopausal women. Conclusion: Menopause affects voice. More research should focus on exploring the mechanisms of these changes.