Voice Therapy, Other Options Exist for Women Whose Voice Is Deepening

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A new study sheds light on a menopause symptom that is often ignored: A

woman's voice often deepens over the years ... In previous studies, women

have complained of lower pitch, a deeper singing voice, inability to hit the

highest notes, and more hoarseness. However, few researchers have linked

these changes with menopause symptoms. ... thinning of many body tissues

because of loss of collagen and muscles mass -- which likely affects the

vocal chords ... The No. 1 complaint is voice discomfort or fatigue -- it

takes a lot more effort to talk ... " When the vocal fold tissue dries, it

takes more respiration effort to make it vibrate, " she tells WebMD. " That

respiratory effort over time contributes to vocal fatigue -- you're working

harder to use your voice. "