On Deaf Ears

This episode of On Deaf Ears dives into the effects of hormone levels on auditory function in men and women. Andrea speaks with Senior Lecturer Dr Karolina Kluk-De Kort from the University of Manchester. Andrea and Karolina discuss the various effects of estrogen on women’s hearing and how it relates to natural and sexual selection. They also touch on effects of testosterone as well as the difference in men and women’s hearing in general, and as they age. The episode also tackles tinnitus in relation to hormonal changes. Karolina shares findings in her studies in auditory brain response and talks about her perspectives on hormonal and auditory research, moving forward. --------------- HIGHLIGHTS 1:43 Effects of estrogen 2:33 Tinnitus and do women hear better to potentially find a mate? 6:44 Karolina’s study on tinnitus in women 11:05 What happens as women age? 14:09 Significance of right ear advantage 17:37 Future of hormonal and auditory research