105 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
66 citations
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March 1998 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
62 citations
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
53 citations
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
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April 2018 in “Sleep” Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.
November 2025 in “Journal of Sleep Research” Iron levels are linked to sleep apnea severity, especially in women with hair loss.
October 2007 in “Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews” Women with PCOS are much more likely to have sleep problems and should be checked for them.
January 2026 in “Sleep Medicine” Men with hair loss are more likely to have cholesterol issues and sleep apnea.
Iron levels affect sleep apnea severity in people with hair loss, especially women.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea does not significantly impact outcomes in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis hospital stays.
December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” Women with PCOS often have sleep problems, including sleep apnea, which are linked to obesity and depression.
January 2020 in “Skinmed” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
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April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get herpes zoster, but nightmares don't affect the risk.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy do not significantly affect obstructive sleep apnea development.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Tamsulosin can worsen sleep apnea in some patients.
Some drugs may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, while others like certain biologics might decrease it.
Certain plasma proteins and genes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting potential new treatments.
March 2023 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” PCOS often leads to sleep problems, especially obstructive sleep apnea, affecting overall health.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
129 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
43 citations
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.
20 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
24 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.
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January 2012 Hair cortisol analysis shows sweat affects cortisol levels, and severe OSA may increase stress, but CPAP treatment doesn't significantly reduce physiological stress.
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, and fertility issues.
July 2019 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
Insulin resistance is linked to many health problems and is influenced by diet, genetics, and other factors.