The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women
Abstract This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women. A total of 558 participants completed a comprehensive questionnaire covering demographics, tinnitus, and gynecological/obstetric history. The analysis investiga...
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| description | Abstract This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women. A total of 558 participants completed a comprehensive questionnaire covering demographics, tinnitus, and gynecological/obstetric history. The analysis investigated the correlation between tinnitus and various menstrual disorders, including dysmenorrhea (primary, secondary, or premenstrual syndrome), as well as different menstrual cycle patterns (regular, hypomenorrhea, menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, or polymenorrhea). Among the participants, 33% reported experiencing tinnitus, with 74.4% experiencing dysmenorrhea. The most prevalent pathological menstrual pattern was menorrhagia (20%), followed by hypomenorrhea (11.11%). The results revealed a significant increase in tinnitus among premenopausal women with secondary dysmenorrhea (p value < 0.001) or menorrhagia (p value < 0.002) compared with those without tinnitus. Adjustment for confounding variables such as age, income, and psychological health problems did not alter the significant correlations between tinnitus and secondary dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Further research is needed to elucidate the nature of this relationship and its underlying mechanisms. Both tinnitus and menstrual disorders can have substantial impacts on the well-being of affected women, and a deeper understanding of these issues could pave the way for improvements in their health care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ca9c646fcc1b42f0a0f7b91e0476497b2025-08-20T03:53:12ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-87408-7The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal womenMargaret Zuriekat0Baeth Al-Rawashdeh1Amani Nanah2Manar Nanah3Asma S. Basha4Department of Special Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan & Jordan University HospitalDepartment of Special Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan & Jordan University HospitalSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan & Jordan University HospitalAbstract This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women. A total of 558 participants completed a comprehensive questionnaire covering demographics, tinnitus, and gynecological/obstetric history. The analysis investigated the correlation between tinnitus and various menstrual disorders, including dysmenorrhea (primary, secondary, or premenstrual syndrome), as well as different menstrual cycle patterns (regular, hypomenorrhea, menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, or polymenorrhea). Among the participants, 33% reported experiencing tinnitus, with 74.4% experiencing dysmenorrhea. The most prevalent pathological menstrual pattern was menorrhagia (20%), followed by hypomenorrhea (11.11%). The results revealed a significant increase in tinnitus among premenopausal women with secondary dysmenorrhea (p value < 0.001) or menorrhagia (p value < 0.002) compared with those without tinnitus. Adjustment for confounding variables such as age, income, and psychological health problems did not alter the significant correlations between tinnitus and secondary dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. Further research is needed to elucidate the nature of this relationship and its underlying mechanisms. Both tinnitus and menstrual disorders can have substantial impacts on the well-being of affected women, and a deeper understanding of these issues could pave the way for improvements in their health care.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87408-7TinnitusDysmenorrheaMenstrual cycle disordersPremenopausal women |
| spellingShingle | Margaret Zuriekat Baeth Al-Rawashdeh Amani Nanah Manar Nanah Asma S. Basha The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women Scientific Reports Tinnitus Dysmenorrhea Menstrual cycle disorders Premenopausal women |
| title | The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| title_full | The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| title_fullStr | The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| title_full_unstemmed | The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| title_short | The link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| title_sort | link between tinnitus and menstrual cycle disorders in premenopausal women |
| topic | Tinnitus Dysmenorrhea Menstrual cycle disorders Premenopausal women |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87408-7 |
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