Vocal changes during menopause remain a relatively underexplored area in medicine. To better understand this phenomenon, a recent review examined existing literature on the characteristics of voice alterations in menopausal women. The findings showed that as many as 46% of women experience noticeable vocal modifications, including a reduction in fundamental frequency (about 0.94 semitones), greater vocal instability, and diminished phonation capacity. These changes were linked to hormonal decline and its impact on the larynx.
Professional voice users appeared especially susceptible, often struggling to sustain vocal performance. Evidence on whether hormone therapy offers protection was mixed and inconclusive. Overall, the review highlighted that menopause can significantly influence women’s vocal quality and called for further interdisciplinary research involving gynecology,…
