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Hormonal Effects on Vocal Folds

The effects of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone on female vocal folds across life stages

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Feb 4, 2026

How to notice yourself if your voice has begun to change during puberty

The first signs that a voice has begun to change during puberty are audible: unexpected squeaks, brief “cracks,” and a general trend toward a lower pitch as the larynx and vocal folds enlarge under ho...

Jan 23, 2026

How do estrogen and progesterone interact with testosterone to affect female vocal cords?

act on female vocal folds by changing mucosal thickness, glandular secretions, and tissue hydration, while testosterone (and other androgens) affects muscle bulk and vocal fold size—together these hor...