Abstract:Aim: Hearing loss and osteoporosis are common geriatric syndromes. Evidence suggests that osteoporosis may have an effect on cochlear function in a small number of clinical trials. Here, cochlear function in osteoporosis patients was assessed by otoacoustic emission test (OAET) measurements. Methods: The study designed as cross-sectional and observational. Forty female patients were included in the postmenopausal period at the age of 40-75 years. Age, body mass index (BMI), vitamin D level were recorded in all… Show more
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