2021
Impact of Sex on Sleep Disorders Across the Lifespan
Tobias L, Thapa S, Won CHJ. Impact of Sex on Sleep Disorders Across the Lifespan. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2021, 42: 427-442. PMID: 34353449, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.04.005.ChaptersConceptsSleep disordersAdverse maternal outcomesSleep-disordered breathingQuality of lifeImpact of sexDevelopment of insomniaMaternal outcomesMedical comorbiditiesSex predominanceVasomotor symptomsSleep symptomsReproductive milestonesSleep disturbancesSleep architectureSleep disruptionHormonal changesWomen's livesDisordersMenopausePregnancySymptomsComorbiditiesDerangementInsomniaPrevalence
2015
Sleeping for Two: The Great Paradox of Sleep in Pregnancy.
Won CH. Sleeping for Two: The Great Paradox of Sleep in Pregnancy. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2015, 11: 593-4. PMID: 25979097, PMCID: PMC4442217, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.4760.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersGender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy
Won C, Guilleminault C. Gender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy. Expert Review Of Respiratory Medicine 2015, 9: 221-231. PMID: 25739831, DOI: 10.1586/17476348.2015.1019478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaSleep-disordered breathingSeverity of OSAUpper airway functionGender-related differencesAirway functionEndothelial dysfunctionLung functionComorbid conditionsSleep apneaTreatment optionsRespiratory stabilityImproved outcomesGender differencesGreater riskAdverse effectsWomenLimited dataAge increasesBreathingFemale presentationsHypertensionApneaAirwayPregnancy