Claudia and list, About 5 years ago the American laryngologist Robert Sataloff wrote an article on female singers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and singing. It appeared in an issue of the NATS journal. My recollection of the article is that Sataloff suggested that female singers find their baseline estrogen levels while in their 30's or 40's (I honestly don't recall which) and maintain that level through HRT once menopausal. I mentioned this to my laryngologist and he seemed a bit surprised by Sataloff's recommendation. It's certainly food for thought.
I am 52 and on HRT, principally for vocal reasons. I have been menopausal for almost 5 years and notice no difference in the way I feel or function now, on daily estrogen/progesterone as compared with the time before menopause. It has been good for me but each of us is different. Cindy Donnell ----- I would very much appreciate any additional information about weight, high voice and hormones since I'm on a diet(slow) and going through hell with the first symptoms of menopause. Cheers,
Claudia Ribeiro Sao Paulo,Brazil
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