Review, 2020
How do menstrual cycle hormones affect singers' voices?
Hormone changes affect voice quality, flexibility, and stamina in singers. For some singers the effects are severe, though this has not been well studied.
What they did
Literature review of existing research on how menstrual cycle hormones affect voice in singers. The authors examined definitions, categories, and treatment options for voice changes.
What they found
Researchers have observed that menstrual cycle hormone variability affects voice quality, agility (flexibility), and stamina in classical singers. For some singers, the effects are severe enough to affect career longevity. This has been termed premenstrual voice syndrome (PMVS), but little empirical research exists on the condition.
What it means for you
Voice changes during the menstrual cycle are real. The field needs more research to understand, define, and treat PMVS. The authors note gaps in how PMVS differs from PMS and PMDD.
About the study
- Original title
- An Overview of Premenstrual Voice Syndrome: Definition, Treatment, and Future Trajectories
- Authors
- Kaye SL
- Journal
- Medical problems of performing artists
- Year
- 2020
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Literature review of hormone effects on voice
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2020.1008
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