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Menopause and sleep apnea
Sleep, a basic physiological need of all humans, is a restorative process. However, many studies report that 33-51% of women have sleep disorders when they enter menopause.
Menopause is the cessation of function of the menstrual cycle, which occurs at an average age of 45-50 years.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep that affects approximately 4% of males and 2% of adult women in the general population.
This high prevalence of abnormal breathing during sleep is of great significance from the standpoint of public health because it can be the cause of cerebrovascusculares and cardiovascular complications such as stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, arrhythmias and hypertension.
In addition, sleep apnea is also associated with decreased attention during the day, is a risk factor for hypertension and is closely associated with obesity and aging.
Menopause is associated with insomnia due to various circumstances such as hot flashes, changes in mood and changes in breathing during sleep.