[Preliminary analysis of risk factors of tinnitus related to female menopause]

Objective: To investigate the possible pathogenesis and possible risk factors of tinnitus related to female menopause. Methods: From April 2016 to October 2016, 59 female patients with menopausal syndrome were diagnosed in the menopause comprehensive management clinic. Tinnitus and menopause questionnaires were conducted, based on whether having tinnitus, those patients were divided into two groups: tinnitus group and no tinnitus group. Age, body mass index (BMI), Kupperman menopausal index (KMI) score, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level of patients in the two groups were analyzed. Menopausal symptoms, related medical history and possible related factors of tinnitus were statistically analyzed. Results: A total of 59 cases were collected, 22 of which were accompanied by tinnitus. The incidence of idiopathic tinnitus was 35.1% (20/57) because 2 cases of thyroid related tinnitus with clear etiology were removed. Complete data were obtained from 17 of 20 patients with idiopathic tinnitus and 26 of 37 patients without tinnitus. Age, BMI, menopause KMI score, hormone level, menopause symptoms and possible factors related to tinnitus were statistically analyzed between the two groups, and the incidence of headache was statistically different between the two groups (χ²=9.098, P=0.003), but no other factors were statistically significant(P>0.05). The severity of insomnia and tinnitus were further analyzed (χ²=2.841, P=0.417), and there was no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Headache history may be one of the high risk factors for the occurrence of menopausal tinnitus.