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Story summary
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as a women's health issue during perimenopause and menopause.
- By 2050, about 30.4 million U.S. women may have OSA, a 65% increase.
- Menopause-related declines in estrogen and progesterone raise the risk of airway collapse during sleep.
- Symptoms often overlap with menopause, leading to misdiagnosis and under-treatment; enhanced screening is needed.
