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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of hormonal changes of post surgical menopause on nasal physiology. Evaluation was made by the help of anterior rhinoscopy (AnR), anterior rhinomanometry (ARM) and NOSE scale and data was statistically analyzed. The correlation of these results is determined with estrogen and FSH values. METHODS: 22 women of age between 39-49, planned for oopherectomy surgery for different reasons, non-menopausal, non-smoker, with no history of drug use (antihistaminic, Combine Oral Contraception Pill (COCP), systemic or topical decongestant and steroids), with no upper airway infections signs and chronic nasal disease were included in this study. All patients were examined twice, first before oopherectomy surgery at ovarian phase of menstrual cycle (day 14-16) and second after surgery in the third month. For all patients pre and post operation anterior rhinoscopy (AnR), anterior rhinomanometry (ARM) and NOSE scale results were recorded. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found between pre operation and post operation anterior rhinomanometry differences and anterior rhinoscopy and NOSE scale total score differences. Nasal congestion is decreased in oopherectomized women. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Ovarian hormones cause physiological changes in nasal mucosa; ARM and AnR are useful tools in determining nasal physiological changes.

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