Why are women and children sometimes harder to hear than men? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. Of course, we are kidding; however, there are many reasons why it becomes hard to hear women’s and children’s voices. Let’s find out why, and what you can do about it.

Delving into the effects of hearing loss at high frequencies

Women and children have a tendency to have higher-pitched voices, which can affect their speech clarity for anyone with high-frequency hearing loss. It is the most prevalent type of hearing loss.
Someone may report that they can hear soft sounds, but can’t figure out why hearing their children or grandchildren is difficult. Women have 165 to 255 Hz, while men have 85 to 180 Hz.

Difficulty in hearing specific consonants in speech, such as t, th, ch, soft c, s, sh, f, and k, as a result of high-frequency hearing loss can result in unclear speech.

Here are a few other sounds that may be hard to detect or hear clearly.

• Birds chirping
• Alarms
• Whistling
• High-frequency musical instruments like a flute

What are the intrinsic factors that bring about hearing loss at higher sound frequencies?

This problem is often part of age-related hearing loss. In addition, the tiny hair-like sensory cells in the inner ear may become damaged, and this makes it harder to hear high-pitched sounds.

Extended exposure to loud noises, including those encountered at concerts or in loud workplaces or surroundings, can also add to the issue. Other factors that contribute to risk include heredity, specific medicines including aspirin, chemotherapy medications, and antibiotics. Heart disease is connected as well.

If kids have high-frequency hearing loss, it can hamper their speech and language skill development. Older people could face the possibility of experiencing dementia, depression, and falls.

Treatments for high-frequency hearing loss

While high-frequency hearing loss is irreversible, utilizing hearing aids can substantially improve the clarity of high-pitched sounds by boosting their volume, producing a sharper and more distinct auditory experience. A hearing specialist can set your hearing aids at the best setting for you.

An enhanced experience can be attained in a business meeting, making phone calls, dining, or talking with your grandchild. Many hearing aids can be connected to your smartphone and have directional microphones that allow for accurate sound adjustment. As a perk, you’ll make your wife happy.

Schedule an appointment if you think you have high-frequency hearing loss.