January 2024 - Worcester Sleep Dentistry

Menopause has been described as risk for sleep disordered breathing or sleep apnea. During menopause, women experience hormonal and physical changes and these changes can affect sleep. Progesterone levels fluctuate during menopause transition, declining to very low levels in the postmenopausal period. In a study from women with sleep complaints, 53% had sleep apnea, periodic...