Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2021, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (3): 5-9.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.1.2020.117

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Hormones and voice

ZHUANG Peiyun, LIU Yunyi   

  1. Department of Voice, Xiamen University Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen 361004, Fujian, China
  • Published:2021-05-14

Abstract: There is a close relationship between the endocrine system and the voice, and fluctuations in hormone levels have an impact on the shape and structure of the human vocal system, which in turn leads to voice changes. The larynx contains a large number of receptors for sex hormones and thyroid hormones, so sex hormones and thyroid hormones are the two most important hormones that cause voice disorders. Sex hormones have dynamic changes at different stages of human life, which can cause voice changes, which are most obvious in adolescence and old age. Mutational falsetto, also known as puberphonia, is very sensitive to voice training therapy, so it is necessary to be cautious when choosing surgical treatment. Furthermore, the hormone-related drugs has a significant and even irreversible impact on the voice, so caution should be used when using them. In addition, laryngeal mucosa and vocal cord edema caused by hypothyroidism can easily be misdiagnosed as Reinke's edema, which requires attention to distinguish. Finally, otolaryngologists should deepen their understanding of the endocrine problems behind voice disorders in order to more clearly identify the primary disease.

Key words: Endocrine, Hormones, Dysphonia, Mutational falsetto, Vocal cord edema

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  • R767.92
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