Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea Too!

The condition is even more undiagnosed in women than in men, yet the symptoms are the same: daytime fatigue, tiredness, feeling run down, low energy, depression, elevated blood pressure, a need to take naps, frequent awakenings during the night, heartburn, difficulty staying awake, and a feeling that you aren't getting any rest.

For younger women, snoring is a sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension and a risk for growth retardation of the fetus. Infants born to mothers who have habitual snorers more frequently had lower birth weight.

About 30% of pregnant women snore because of increased swelling in their nasal passages. This may partially block the airways. Snoring can also lead to high blood pressure, which can put both the mother and fetus at risk.

For older women, the rate of sleep apnea is three times higher in women following menopause than before it.

If you, or a loved one, suffers from snoring, remember that it's more than just a "social nuisance." Snoring is an indicator that you're having difficulty breathing during sleep-and it's putting a burden on your heart and blood pressure. Women who snore regularly are 33% more likely to suffer from stroke and heart disease than women who don't snore.

Are you being kept up all night from Snoring?

Snoring not only affects the health and well-being of the snorer, but it can affect you as well! A quick examination may not only help your partner, but also relieve you from the stresses and health issues resulting from unrestful sleep.

Find out if you, or your partner,
have Sleep Apnea!