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Pulsatile Tinnitus

Rhythmic, heartbeat-like sounds in the ear: possible causes, warning signs and what to expect at the doctor.

Pulsatile Tinnitus

Menopause and Pulsatile Tinnitus

Hormones alone rarely explain a heartbeat sound in the ear, but the changes around menopause can make one more likely, and most of them can be checked with simple tests.

November 12, 2026

Pulsatile Tinnitus

Can High Cholesterol Cause Pulsatile Tinnitus?

Cholesterol itself makes no sound, but the plaque it helps build in neck and head arteries can disturb blood flow enough to create a whoosh you hear with each heartbeat.

November 12, 2026