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Menopausal Voice Change

Meaning

Menopausal voice change refers to the collection of objective and subjective alterations in vocal quality, pitch, and performance that may occur in women transitioning through and following menopause, driven by shifts in the endocrine milieu. Common clinical manifestations include a decrease in fundamental frequency, leading to a lower-pitched voice, a reduction in vocal range, and increased vocal fatigue or roughness, collectively impacting communication and professional life. These changes are a direct, often overlooked, somatic effect of estrogen and progesterone withdrawal.