Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chu Y, Hilbert J, Mohsenin V. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. 2022, 393-409. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92589-5_20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeObstructive sleep apneaCardiovascular outcomesOvary syndromeSleep apneaPathogenesis of OSAPrevalence of OSARepetitive upper airway obstructionsUntreated sleep-disordered breathingExcess of androgensUpper airway obstructionImproved cardiovascular outcomesSleep-disordered breathingSleep breathing disordersWeight-matched controlsImproved sleep qualityRates of obesityAirway obstructionNorepinephrine levelsCentral adiposityAtypical symptomsInsulin resistanceTreatment optionsSex hormonesTreatment benefit