The Effect of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis on Middle Ear Resonance Frequency

• Published in: Journal of International Advanced Otology Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 526 - 529
• Main Authors: Baytaroglu, Berk, Jafarov, Sabuhi, Erbek, Selim Sermed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey AVES 01.11.2021; AVES Yayincilik A.S; Mediterranean Society for Otology and Audiology; European Academy of Otology and Neurotology and the Politzer Society
• Subjects: Acoustic Impedance Tests - methods; Acoustics; Aged; Audiometry, Pure-Tone - methods; Bone Conduction; Comparative analysis; Disease; Ear, Middle; Ears & hearing; Female; Hearing loss; Humans; Middle Aged; Original; Osteoporosis; Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal - epidemiology; Otolaryngology; Postmenopausal women; Womens health; United States > US

BACKGROUND: The effect of postmenopausal osteoporosis on the middle ear mechano-acoustic system is unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate whether or not middle ear resonance frequency is affected in females with postmenopausal osteoporosis. METHODS: The study included postmenopausal women...