Does menopause affect your ears?
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Menopause can affect many areas of the body, but your ears are one area that may surprise you! Today, I look at some common ear problems that can occur in menopause, what causes them, and what can help.
0:00 Does menopause affect your ears?
0:48 Inner ear changes
1:25 Ringing in ears
2:52 Hearing loss
3:34 Painful ears/Earache
4:17 Blocked ears
4:48 Hot ears
6:07 Itchy ears
6:37 Medication side effect
7:09 What else can help your ears during menopause
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Omg. I knew this was happening, people thought I was crazy. My ears feel clogged or I feel like they are full of liquid. Which makes me feel dizzy sometimes. Thank God you said this. You have helped me a great deal
Hi Cyn
Glad to be of help! For blocked ears, if you live in the UK or Ireland you could try our remedy Plantago. www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/plantago-lanceolata/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Sorry i am going through this now i was wondering if you are still going through this and if you found something that helped you?
Omg same
@@xxliaz9068 did you find any answers to your blocked/full feeling painful ears may I ask? I'm in the same boat with peri and it's so distressing. Kindest regards.
@@AvogelCoUk my ears are not actually blocked. Had all the checks. They just 'feel' blocked with high pressure, fullness and tinitus 24/7. I'm in late perimenopause. What do you suggest please? Its so distressing. Thank you kindly x
God bless all the ladies going through the change. X
I’m 52 and in perimenopause and have had frequent bouts of vertigo on and off for the past 5 years. It never occurred to me until now that it could be related to meno!
Terrible itch and feeling like there's water in my ears. Absolutely drives me crazy!
Great information as always. Thank you so much ❤️❤️
You're welcome Lea
Best Wishes
Eileen
Is very important for me this information. Thank you
You are welcome Mercedes :)
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Eileen
I got Tinnitus relatively soon after Menopause began. 3 years later I still have it but you adjust. Stress can make it sound worse too. My Labrador knocked me flying one day and I landed on my right side so wondered if it was this that caused it but suspect its the Menopause as my mother-in-law has had it since meno too.
OMG! My ears are doing these crazy things!! Never imagined menopause would affect my ears 🥺😪
Hope the tips help Lupe!
Do your ears still feel strange? Pls describe symptoms 😢
Another great topic and valuable information....somtimes i do experience some woshing noise/ sensation in my left ear mainly not so much the right one....it all make sense now....what else is this menopause going to do to us.....i just want it to be over with....Thanks again for another informative blog as always keep them coming.
You're welcome! Yes, lots more to come :)
Thank you so much for this. I'm 48 and my perimenopause started probably with my ear problems, dizziness and vertigo. I have been to A&E 2 times for it and nobody connected the dots. I was prescribed antibiotics just because they thought I have probably an inner ear infection although there is no pain just ringing in my left ear and a feeling of it being blocked sometimes. Doctors here are just guessing and they don't know much. I felt more stressed because I had no idea if it's just me being resistant to antibiotics or maybe having a stroke or something. Nobody helped. Your video calmed me down and explained a lot. Thank you for that ❤
You're welcome Maddie, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Is your iron levels normal?
About five years ago I had vertigo issues. My doctor sent me to some an ENT who diagnosed me with Meniere's disease. I haven't had any vertigo issues for at least three years now, but I have noticed hearing loss. Very interesting how this ties into perimenopause. I have some answers now!
Glad to hear that this article had been of help for you Karen.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Very informative...I did have some dental work done so that is definitely a possible cause as well as sinus which is another factor...thank you
You're welcome Marina :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
Always excellent videos Eileen always good tips and knowledgeable. I have found with my perimenopause has brought with it problems in my right ear tinnitus. I am under audiology and had an appointment yesterday and will be starting sound therapy soon hope it helps. I also feel I have pressure behind my ears like blockage sensation, some days it's very upsetting not to just have a clear head. Interestingly I had dental work last year and needed a tooth extraction which caused TMJ the bone between the ear and jaw very painful effects my tinnitus worse now waiting to see secondary hospital dentist. Dry, itching inner ears too and not liking loud noises. I was told taking anti histamine can also dry out our mucus membranes in eyes and ears ??
Hi Laney
Hope your treatment helps you. You could also try the Plantago as we recommend this for blocked ears and it may help tinnitus in some cases. www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/plantago-lanceolata/
It may depend on what kind of anti-hisamine you take, natural ones like nettle don't have this side effect.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have tinnitus constantly in both of my ears...with pressure in my head and ears constantly. The pressure to me equals my brain fog. It all feels as one.
@@aprilmathews7195 have you gotten anything that helps it? I have been experiencing the same thing two months now my ears feel clogged went to ent everything is fine and pressure on my head too
I've had tinnitus off and on for about 30 yrs. It's now gotten worse with menopause, and I've gotten pulsatile tinnitus (it goes to the beat of my pulse or heartbeat). I went to my internist, and I also had a carotid artery doppler and a lot of lab work. By discussing things going on in my life at this time & for the past 5 mos, my internist was guessing the pulsatile tinnitus is caused by severe stress & anxiety. He put me on Sertraline (antidepressant), and it has helped me a lot. The pulsatile tinnitus is now off and on, and not steady 24/7. The volume of the tinnitus is also much quieter, and I find that I don't even think about the tinnitus like I did before (it was on my mind 24/7; now I go hours and hours and don't even think about it). My internist said that pulsatile tinnitus can be caused by stress & nerves (as you said in the video, there are many causes for tinnitus).
Good to hear that you now have this under some control, Meredith. You may also find the herb Gingko biloba helpful as this is used for tinnitus. Yes, there can be many causes of tinnitus which can make it more difficult to treat without knowing the underlying trigger
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thanks so much for the updates..
I’m 50 and going through my perimenopause; I am experiencing strange feelings ( blocked, ear ache) at the back of my ears and at the same time my nose feels dry . My doc gave me antihistamines but it does not seem to help..
Hi Arifa
You may find a supplement called Sea Buckthorn Oil can be of help here and you could also try a couple of cups of nettle tea daily to help with any allergies.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Very helpful for me
Glad it helped Bandana
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Eileen
Here I am going through menopause at 51. also me....I want to go to the park and do tricks with on roller skates, stay up till midnight...and also make my back yard into a place that looks so cool it would make my neighbors jealous, ha ha ha...😔
It's great to have dreams Patty cake! :)
Yes, I feel have air inside my ear
I’ve been getting a dry itchy right ear for 2 yrs since beginning peri menopause. A ear dr friend
didn’t know of a link between menopause & dry ears .. but suggested a couple drops of extra virgin olive oil to keep it lubricated.
It seems to work but it needs to be contusion a couple times a week
Good to hear that the olive oil has been helpful Caroline.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Yes! Incredibly itchy. Then I scratch and cause issues and dermatitis. I have tinnitus and clogged ears too and sometimes wet feeling. It's insane!
My ears one more than the other feels like there’s wax buildup but when I clean nothing. If I lay on my side is when I feel it
Hi Tracy
If you live in the UK or Ireland you could try our remedy Plantago, we recommend this for blocked ears.
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/plantago-lanceolata/
Best Wishes
Eileen
I can feel my left and right ears itchiness maybe this causing my dry throat.. Very uncomfortable..😥
I’ve had Ménière’s disease for 20 years. All you can do is eat a low sodium, no caffeine diet. I am grateful that as bad as it can be, it is not worse. There are worse conditions that many people have.
Hi
Have you tried the herb Gingko biloba as this may be of benefit for Meniere's?
Best Wishes
Eileen
I started to get blocked ear air in ear it's happing as turned 51
Thank you I have been suffering with my ears since my period stopped in January doctors didn't have any help for me. Ears felt dry
Do hope my tips will be of benefit for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Did your eyes feel pain and fullness?
Due to schoriasis behind and in my ears i make a hydrating cream and hopefully calm down a little bit.any other suggestion would be very helpfull.thank you.
Hi
If you live in the UK or Ireland you may find our remedy Viola tricolor helpful as this is recommended for skin conditions such as psoriasis www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/viola-tricolor/
@@AvogelCoUk thank you but this is a tincture with alcohol!live in Greece!you mean use it in my cream?
@@fan2807
The Viola tricolor is a herbal medicine that you would take internally for skin conditions. You could see if A Vogel Greece stock it www.avogel.gr
Best Wishes
Eileen
So wat medication or drops can be used for this
Hi
If you're in the UK or Ireland, you could try Plantago, otherwise a high strength garlic supplement may be helpful
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/plantago-lanceolata/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you Eileen for another very informative video 💞 Lately I can't seem to suddenly turn my head from left or right if I am walking or doing a step board workout & to turn quickly....😞
Makes me a little light headed...is this normal in menopause?
Sorry to use this as a platform Eileen...but I needed to ask you if it is alright to continue taking A.Vogels Menopause Support for more than 6 months?...I have been taking it now close to six months.... but not sure now if it's alright to continue taking it for longer? Or for lifetime?
I definitely did see a difference with my menopausal symptoms 💌
Hi Hassina
Great to hear that the Menopause Support is helping you.
Yes, it can be taken for as long as you find it helping, there is no specific time limit.
Muscle/neck stiffness can be due to postural changes that are common at this time but it may be an idea just to get a check up from a Chiropractor. They can see if anything is out of line and whether you need some treatment to loosen everything up :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
You've helped me.doctors are so unhelpful to menoupause.ive got hot ears.
Hope my tips are helpful for you Stardust!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Is hot ears a symptom of menopause? I get it too with pain. Do you feel pain ?
I don't have any hearing problems, tinnitus, etc... but what I DO have is HOT 🔥 EARS! Hot flashes in my ears and face mostly while the rest of me is normal temperature feeling. After a hot shower, coffee (and I won't give up either of those😁), or sometimes (maybe 50% of nights) to go to sleep I have to strap ice packs to my head to sleep. I just have an Ace bandage wrap and some nice round ice packs from Amazon (Thrive is the brand of ice packs) that do the trick. I have probably 20 ice packs in my freezer at all times on rotation. I've never liked heat or hot weather too much - even as a kid - but this time getting close to menopause only makes it worse! I live in the northern states but we have summer obviously 🙄 Most days I dream of living amongst the Eskimos and polar bears in the arctic! Aaaaahhhh that would be great.
Hi NPKRN
Thanks for the helpful tip on ice packs! Have you tried the herb sage? This is known to help with heat surges as well as flushes and sweats and usually works quite quickly.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Is the burning ears a common symptom of menopause?
@@AvogelCoUkis hot ears a symptom of menopause?
Is the hot ears a symptom of menopause??
@@tia7765 yes, this can happen and often connected to flushes and sweats, anxiety or poor temperature regulation. Maybe make a note of when this happens and see if you can link it to anything else you may be doing
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have Tinnitus since Dec. 2018 in both ears. It never stops. I also had a hysterectomy in Nov. of 2018. Still have my ovaries. I'm 48 now and I think I've had menopause symptoms for a while, but now I think I'm really in meno. With the Tinnitus comes constant pressure in my head, earaches, ear infections. The pressure in my head is my brain fog. It has gotten worse this year. I hope it stops one day, for the last few years I learn to live with it.
Hi April,
You may find that cranial osteopathy or craniosacral therapy is helpful, as it involves very delicate work on soft tissue, and sometimes assists with the structural pressure.
My ears driving me crazy!!
Hi how are you doing now? X
@@laurarobbie249what are your symptoms please and do you still get them?
Hi im scared my whole face got hot 🔥 for two hour not sweating. My blood pressure went high it is my first time getting hot flash is horrible is possible that blood pressure goes high it 153/ 90 please help im taking blood pressure medication any advice thanks
Hi
It may be wise to get this checked by your doctor just in case your medication needs adjusting. You coulo preventing this from happening in the first place
Best Wishes
Eileen
I need some help. My periods have been off for about a year and I haven't had one in the past 3 months. For the past couple of days, I have had extreme fatigue (like a feeling you get after starting your period) and joint pain, especially in my legs. My husband thinks it is hormonal, I am scared. Could it be?
I’m not a doctor however I’ve experienced the same thing it started with fingers only and then entire body at times. The pandemic did not help because that’s when it worsened because of the inactivity, anxiety from the pandemic. I found that when I wake in the morning is when I feel it the most until I do my yoga just 15-20min UA-cam video and I’m great. Also my knuckles were sore too. I stopped with the starches as much and eat cherries or drink sour cherry juice helps too
@@tab197134 Thank you! Mine gets better as the day goes on as well.
Hi
Joint/muscle pain and fatigue are really common menopause symptoms so yours could well be hormone related. If you are in the UK or Ireland you may find our Menopause Support can be helpful and just remember to drink loads of plain water as dehydration is a huge factor in both symptoms! www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/soy-isoflavones/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi Tracy
Joint aches and pains first thing often indicates dehydration during the night so you may find a small shot glass of warm water before bed can help along with loads of water during the day. Yoga's a great way to start the day! :) I do UA-cam as well.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk no I’m in the USA an I not able to purchase?
This is definitely me ppl thought I’m exaggerating but my ear pain and fullness is everyday they found no infection in my ears but having blood test sometime next week it’s weird cause it’s always around my period and during it
Did you get any answers?
Did you find out any answers? Thank you
Any answers? X
Update please same around my period too and pre menopausal
@@tinafabulous50does the same happen with you?
Hair thinning at the crown could you please advise good shampoo and conditioner please thank you
Hi Patricia
Shampoos and conditioners are often not very effective, you need to support hair growth from inside such as diet (plenty of protein and fresh foods), supplements and water.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have developed tinnitus a buzz in one ear.I got it after first jab.So I dont know its menopause or vacc🤔
Coincidentally, me too.
Hi Janet
Maybe a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if this is a recognised side effect of the jab.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Me too
@@AvogelCoUk check with your doctor 😂 what's the point no cure for tinnitus anyway my husband has it bad.It's there now just got to live with it.😙Thankyou for your replies.
I am in my 3 year of penopause an all the sudden I was having anxiety then dizziness then pain in my ears. I have lost my balance an I have been off balance for over a year. I am miserable an I need help
Hi Maggie
There could be a number of health issues that can cause this so did you speak to your doctor and, if so, what did they say?
Best Wishes
Eileen
Do you still have the symptoms? What are you doing to alleviate? Pls help
@@user-ul4em7zp8d I started mediating, that has helped me a great deal. I do the joe dispenza mediations every morning an night. No doctor could help me an I stumbled upon joe. Go check him out an I am praying for you
@@maggimason8873do you still experience pain in your ears?? Is it due to peri menopause?
Well, I'm a hot mess. I have had ringing in my ears now for a few months! I'm (at least I think I am) pre menopausal, still have my period and am 51, but I just had a crown replacement done, which included a root canal. Also, I've got itchy ears. Hard part is that I can't place what it could be or if it could be a little bit of everything. I went to an ENT and he was useless; cleaned my ears, told me all was good, just that I was stressed. Ugh ~ Was an utter waste of time. I will try the Gingko.. Thank you Dr. Vogel
I have the same problem. I clean my ears quite often in past two weeks still is itching and nothing comes up there're clean. We have to be careful and strong. We aren't alone together with Dr A Vogel helps we'll be great
Thanks Dr A Vogel 😀
You're welcome Audrey, let me know how you get on with the Ginkgo, it usually starts to show benefit after about 4 weeks or so.
Best Wishes
Eileen
You're welcome :)
Did the Gingko Biloba help?
Yes the menopause is effecting my ears
Hi,
Hopefully the advice in my video will help you.
Best wishes
Eileen
Can I ask how?
Is it normal to be in the menopause a couple years and then randomly bleed again a few times?
Hi Meer Cat
Yes, this can happen and is actually quite common. It's often due to a 'last fling' by your hormones but it is wise to also get it checked out by your doctor just to rule out other issues such as fibroids, polyps or a prolapse.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thankyou! I will! 😘
I have noise in my right ear giving me balance dizziness and palpitations like a heat beat
Hi Lorice
The herb Ginkgo biloba may be of benefit for you in this situation.
Best Wishes
Eileen
What are you doing to treat yourself?
Is this due to menopause?
Struggled alot with my ears over the years with ear plug use......but since perimenopause dryness, they feel so clogged and high pressure and awful pain all day...tinitus.....clicky,...alsorts of weird presseure dips, noises, high pitched ringing...its awful. Really upsetting me and feel theres nothing we can do because it is the falling estrogen and unless you're on HRT, thats not coming back. 😢
Will this ebb and flow or will my ears now be permanently in pain? 😢
Hi Dorothy
You may find a supplement called Sea Buckthorn can help the ears, see www.omega7.co.uk for more info on this. Remember the water too, as dehydration will make all of this worse!
It's difficult to say whether this will ease as it can depend on the root cause, sorry, but the more you do to try and resolve it, the more likely it will go.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you for taking the time to reply. Bless you 🙏
@@AvogelCoUk it didn't help coz it gave me upset stomach...
@@dorothygale5032how are you these days? Do you get hot ears and dizzy?
@@dorothygale5032 oh, that's a shame 😮
So, do these symptoms eventually subside? I'm 52 and developed hideous noise in both ears. Chronic for bloody 15 months. Pretty sure I'm going thru change. My male GP says not related to the change but I'm convinced it is. This is a NIGHTMARE! I feel suicidal.
So sorry to hear this Vic Vic. maybe see if the herb Gingko Biloba can help as this is recommended for tinnitus.
If you need to talk about how you are feeling (if you're in the UK or Ireland) please don't hesitate to call the Samaritans, there's always someone available to listen.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I am 52 and going through the exact same thing! I’ve had this 1 year and have been waiting 1 year to see an ENT, so my anxiety about this is through the roof. My left ear clogs on and off as well and it feels like I’m going deaf. I really hope that menopause is the problem and not something sinister. If it is menopause related, does anyone know if it ever goes away? I haven’t seen anyone say that it goes away :(
@@dianne3939 I feel for you. According to my GP and other professionals my condition is not related to menopause. I personally think to some level it is. Menopause causes anxiety which in turn can possibly affect ears. I have done numerous tests. Nothing. ENT tells me to control anxiety for this shit to subside but not convinced it's all anxiety related. I have jaw issues as well. I have exhausted all avenues in the past year. Good idea to see ENT to rule out any underlying condition but my guess your ears will be clear. I often wonder if I did damage wearing ear buds but again my doc says No. I have developed very sensitive ears as well. It's a nightmare. I still have hope however. I smoke cigarettes which possibly is worsening my condition but again my Doc says No. It's chronic severe anxiety according to him. Menopause just makes anxiety far worse. All the best and try to keep calm as I do believe I worsened my condition. All the best
@@vicvic1892 Hi vicvic… Thank you for the supportive reply… It’s helpful to know that there are people out there going through the same thing and surviving. Like you, I have also developed very sensitive ears as well. I even have to wear earplugs to use the hairdryer now! It is so frustrating when doctors blame everything on anxiety. I don’t believe that anxiety is the reason or I would have had this condition many years ago. Lol. I really think there must be a menopause link, since ear problems appear to have started for many people (here in the comments section) around middle age. I really hope that’s what it is, and that it will fade eventually. I hope the same for you as well! Take care :)
@@dianne3939 I do believe there is a link as well. Like you, if this was solely anxiety related I would have developed this many many years ago. I too wish that it subsides eventually. In the meantime I'm looking into investing in devices that play white noise blah blah. I'm desperate for some peace. You take care as well and fingers crossed this silent monster is not here to stay. Cheers from Australia
Hi I’m post menopause my ears feel blocked and earache some of my face feel numbish
Hope my tips are helpful for you. May also be a good idea just to check the numbness with your doctor or dentist.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Is there anything you are doing for it?
I get fluid in mine
Hi Kimberly
You may find the Plantago helpful
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/plantago-lanceolata/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Anybody gets pulsatile tinnitus?
Yes I absolutely do! As I type its there whooshing and pulsating in time with my heart. Its awful. Literally don't know what to do and sick of being made to sound ridiculous by gp when I say its perimenopause
I got the muffled ear and tinnitus. I feel its from menapause. Can this be fixed???
Hi
The herb Gingko biloba can often be helpful for this; there's research on Google using it for tinnitus. Dehydration can also be a factor so don't forget to drink lots of plain water every day!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi did you get tests to see if its something else or menopause?
my two ears fell block up like some fluid in side r water it feel so funny
Hopefully, the tips will help Charmain.
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Yea I got ringing ears from menopause not nice
Has it gone away?
@@TitianTexan no had its even years now still going through menopause it's a night mare
Mean seven years
@@stevebaktrak Oh no.. Well, I wish you the best and will hope that you are able to get some relief soon. My heart truly goes out to you..
Hi
You may find the herb Ginkgo biloba helpful as this is recommended for tinnitus.
Best Wishes
Eileen
STOP WITH DIET
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