- Female
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I'm a 40-year-old woman diagnosed with otosclerosis 55% hearing loss in my left ear and mild 25% loss in my right. I struggle to hear low decibel sounds in my left ear. Should I consider stapedectomy surgery now or wait longer? I'm unsure about the right timing for the procedure.
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