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KMID : 1007320120180010001
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Journal of the Korean Society of Menopause
2012 Volume.18 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.5
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Menopause and Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
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Byun Jang-Yul
Lee Jae-Yong
Chung Soo-Ho
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Abstract
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Women after the menopause appear to be more susceptible to sleep related breathing disorders (SBDs). The increased prevalence of SBDs in postmenopausal women may be related to weight gain and the decline in female sex hormones levels. These conditions may cause upper airway obstruction, which can result in sleep disruption. Other sleep disorders, such as insomnia, depression, and fi bromyalgia must be ruled out with SBDs in postmenopausal women with sleep diffi culties. Once SBD is strongly suspected through medical history and precise physical examinations, polysomnogram is required for confi rmatory diagnosis. In addition, other examinations besides polysomnogram should be performed to detect obstructed regions. Treatment of SBD can be classifi ed into surgical method and non-surgical method. Treatment options must be carefully selected by considering the patient’s clinical examinations, patient’s preference, age and life style.
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KEYWORD
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Menopause, Sleep related breathing disorders
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