Ma. Pattie et al., VOICE CHANGES IN WOMEN TREATED FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS AND RELATED CONDITIONS - THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE VOCAL ASSESSMENT, Journal of voice, 12(3), 1998, pp. 366-371
Hormonal treatments which have an androgenic effect have the potential
to cause weal changes. The changes in vocal fold structure and voice
quality are considered to be irreversible. To date, studies have docum
ented subjective vocal changes or documented single cases without deta
iled, baseline voice assessments. The impact on laryngeal function of
women taking these androgenic treatments requires further detailed, ob
jective assessment. The need for increased awareness of the actions oi
androgenic hormones on womens' voices, and the benefits of a thorough
voice assessment are discussed.