Premenstrual Exacerbation of Meniere's Disease Revisited

Abstract

Some women with Meniere disease demonstrate exacerbation of symptoms during the premenstrual period. It is believed that the hormonal stress of the premenstrual period acts on the volatile inner ear with Meniere disease to result in dysfunction. Migraine, Meniere disease, and the premenstrual period may be a complex interaction leading to exacerbation of symptoms. Having patients maintain a daily calendar of symptoms, diet, and menses can be helpful in understanding the disease as well as instigating treatment monitoring. Most patients can be effectively managed with dietary sodium restriction and a loop diuretic. © 2010.