In this episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman and hearing loss coach Carly Sygrove explore the intriguing link between women's health, hormonal changes, and hearing.

Joined by special guest Dr. Tahl Colen, a prominent ENT physician specializing in otology, they discuss how hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and menopause can impact hearing.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of hormones and hearing, with practical tips and professional guidance.

Dr. Colen's practice is located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. To schedule an appointment, visit www.entandallergy.com or call +1 718-208-4449.

*** In response to the listener's question regarding whether there may be a correlation between sudden hearing loss and hormones, Dr. Colen provided the following information:

“Since there are no significant sex differences with sudden idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss (SISNHL) and Meniere’s, there doesn’t seem to be a hormonal underpinning.”

References for the sources cited by Dr. Colen:

Aloufi N, Heinrich A, Marshall R, Kluk K. 2023. Sex differences and the effect of female hormones on auditory function: A systematic review. Front Hum Neurosci. 17:1077409.

Macielak R, Marinelli J, Totten D, Lohse C, Grossardt B, Carlson M. 2021. Pregnancy, estrogen exposure, and the development of otosclerosis: A case-control study of 1196 women. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 164(6):1294-1298.

Curhan S, Eliassen A, Eavey R, Wang M, Lin B, Curhan G. 2017. Menopause and post-menopausal hormone therapy and risk of hearing loss. 24(9):1049-1056.