Abstract:Background: Hormonal changes during menopause affect the vestibular system by interfering with homeostasis and by disrupting the enzyme cycles and neurotransmitter function. It has been observed that females have a higher risk of falling and this may increase after menopause. Balance in women is significantly affected by menopause. Objective: To find the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction in menopausal females and to find the risk factors associated with vestibular dysfunction. Methods: The analytical cross-… Show more
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