{"id":128442,"date":"2024-07-20T19:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T17:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/pregnancy-and-ear-problems-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:05:58","slug":"pregnancy-and-ear-problems-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/hearing-problems\/pregnancy-and-ear-problems-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy and Ear Problems: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Horend Goed, we are always looking for ways to better understand and treat hearing problems. At a recent conference, the relationship between cholesteatoma<\/a> and pregnancy was discussed in depth. This is an important topic that we would like to highlight. <\/p>\n\n

Why Do You Get Ear Problems During Pregnancy?<\/h4>\n\n

Pregnancy brings many hormonal changes that can affect various parts of your body, including your ears. The most common ear complaints are hearing loss, dizziness, and pressure in the ear. These symptoms can have several causes:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Hormones<\/strong>: The increase in hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can affect the fluids in the inner ear, leading to ear problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fluid retention<\/strong>: During pregnancy, your body retains more fluid, which can lead to swelling in the ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Changes in Blood Circulation<\/strong>: Increased blood circulation can put pressure on the blood vessels in and around the ear, causing discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    What are the Symptoms of Ear Pain?<\/h4>\n\n

    Ear problems can manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Some common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n