---
title: How do menstrual cycle hormones affect singers' voices? | Niyora
description: Hormone changes affect voice quality, flexibility, and stamina in singers. For some singers the effects are severe, though this has not been well studied.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/an-overview-of-premenstrual-voice-syndrome-definition-treatment-and-future-2020/
---

- [Niyora](https://niyora.com/)
- [Research](https://niyora.com/research/)
- [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/)
- How do menstrual cycle hormones affect singers' voices?

Review, 2020

# How do menstrual cycle hormones affect singers' voices?

Hormone changes affect voice quality, flexibility, and stamina in singers. For some singers the effects are severe, though this has not been well studied.

 Early or limited evidence

Classical singers (review article, no original research population)

## What they did

Literature review of existing research on how menstrual cycle hormones affect voice in singers. The authors examined definitions, categories, and treatment options for voice changes.

## What they found

Researchers have observed that menstrual cycle hormone variability affects voice quality, agility (flexibility), and stamina in classical singers. For some singers, the effects are severe enough to affect career longevity. This has been termed premenstrual voice syndrome (PMVS), but little empirical research exists on the condition.

## What it means for you

Voice changes during the menstrual cycle are real. The field needs more research to understand, define, and treat PMVS. The authors note gaps in how PMVS differs from PMS and PMDD.

## About the study

Original title An Overview of Premenstrual Voice Syndrome: Definition, Treatment, and Future Trajectories Authors Kaye SL Journal Medical problems of performing artists Year 2020 Study design Review What was tested Literature review of hormone effects on voice Read the paper [doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2020.1008](https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2020.1008)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)

Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits.

Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor.

## Related studies

Cohort study, 2026

What genetic factors are linked to premenstrual symptoms?

Systematic review, 2026

How often do mood disorders and PMS or PMDD occur together?

Systematic review, 2026

Does vitamin D supplementation help PMS symptoms?

Study, 2026

How do women with PMDD process emotions differently in their brains?

Systematic review, 2026

Why do some women experience mood changes linked to their menstrual cycle?

Systematic review, 2026

How much of PMDD treatment improvement comes from placebo effect?

Ask AI about this page

Copy prompt

ChatGPT

↗

Claude

↗

Perplexity

↗

Google AI Mode

↗

Grok

↗