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> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Question:</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>In regards to Tip Links and Side Links:</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </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. We know that low calcium damages these structures. 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. Does anyone know of any connection or would like to comment on a possible link?</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </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>