Voice changes in women treated for endometriosis and related conditions: the need for comprehensive vocal assessment

M A Pattie; Moya A. Pattie; Pattie MA; Murdoch BE; Bruce E. Murdoch; B E Murdoch; Theodoros D; Deborah Theodoros; D Theodoros; K. Forbes; Kevin L Forbes; Forbes K

doi:10.1016/s0892-1997(98)80027-1

Voice changes in women treated for endometriosis and related conditions: the need for comprehensive vocal assessment

M A Pattie, Moya A. Pattie, Pattie MA, Murdoch BE, Bruce E. Murdoch, B E Murdoch, Theodoros D, Deborah Theodoros, D Theodoros, K. Forbes, Kevin L Forbes, Forbes K

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation · 1998 · vol. 12(3) , pp. 366–371 · doi:10.1016/s0892-1997(98)80027-1 · PMID:9763187 · W1998576835

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This paper highlights the need for comprehensive vocal assessments in women undergoing treatment for endometriosis due to potential voice changes.

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Abstract

Hormonal treatments which have an androgenic effect have the potential to cause vocal changes. The changes in vocal fold structure and voice quality are considered to be irreversible. To date, studies have documented subjective vocal changes or documented single cases without detailed, baseline voice assessments. The impact on laryngeal function of women taking these androgenic treatments requires further detailed, objective assessment. The need for increased awareness of the actions of androgenic hormones on womens' voices, and the benefits of a thorough voice assessment are discussed.

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endometriosis

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Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Estrogen Antagonists Estrogen Antagonists Voice Voice Disorders Voice Quality Voice Quality Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Estrogen Antagonists Estrogen Antagonists Female Female Humans Humans Voice

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