Tip links, Calcium depletion and menopause (Barbara Reynolds )


Subject: Tip links, Calcium depletion and menopause
From:    Barbara Reynolds  <br_auditory(at)HOTMAIL.COM>
Date:    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 10:31:04 -0500

<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Dear Lists:</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Question:</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>In regards to Tip Links and Side Links:</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>What is the current thought among you about calcium depletion during menopause affecting the functioning of TLs and SLs of the cochlea.&nbsp; We know that low calcium damages these structures.&nbsp; I also know through my patient's reports that women going through menopause begin to have perceptual problems even in the face of normal hearing.&nbsp; Does anyone know of any connection or would like to comment on a possible link?</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Barb Reynolds </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Clinical Audiologist</DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2737??PS=">Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage!</a> </html>


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