Increased chance of Sleep Apnea in women with PCOS
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Yes, here’s another one…. It seems I continue to find more and more health problems caused or related to PCOS. Its quite frustrating and alarming. It is easy to feel that this disease/condition is completely controlling our entire body…..
However, I do believe that education is extremely important. The more we know about PCOS, and its related health risks, the better off we are. Really ! If educate yourself about the risks ahead of time, not only will you know what to watch out for, but you will also know how to prevent and/or treat it.
Sleep Apnea is when you basically stop breathing during your sleep; it can be an extremely dangerous condition. For a more detailed explanation, click here
Studies show that women with PCOS have a higher chance of sleep apnea, and of course it is related to high testosterone levels and insulin resistance.
To read more about the Sleep Apnea risk in relation to PCOS click here
(This information is from a site who promotes and sells a “cure-all” for PCOS. I have not researched this company enough to recommend them or their product. They do, however have excellent information on PCOS the issues related to it.)
