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Sleep apnea and hormone replacement therapy : a pilot study and a literature review

Authors :
Wesström, Jan
Ulfberg, Jan
Nilsson, Staffan
Wesström, Jan
Ulfberg, Jan
Nilsson, Staffan
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is a common condition and a risk factor of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of a gestagen (trimegeston) and estradiol hormone combination on perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with SAS. METHODS: Four postmenopausal and one perimenopausal women were studied by polysomnography before and after treatment with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). RESULTS: The subjects had a mean reduction of the severity of their sleep apnea by 75% measured by apnea/hypopnea index. CONCLUSIONS: HRT might be an alternative in the treatment of SAS.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1235050224
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111.j.0001-6349.2005.00575.x