Snorers are often the target of jokes.1 But snoring is one of the symptoms of a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In OSA, the collapse of the airway stops the flow of air into the lungs and lowers blood oxygen levels. This leads to abnormal breathing and frequent awakenings during...
Menopause is a complex topic for two reasons. First, estrogen plays a key role in this stage in women's lives. At the same time, the sex hormone takes part in many other body processes. Second, typical treatments for menopause do not work for all women. So, for a brief discussion of this heavily...
During menopause, a large drop in women's sex hormone levels leads to various symptoms. Such symptoms are often associated with a decreased quality of life.1 One way to address this problem is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is medication involving sex hormones produced outside the...
Menopause is a natural process in women’s lives. People think of menopause as a time when estrogen levels drop.1 But by the time estrogen declines, the other sex hormones are almost gone. In most menopausal women, progesterone is hardly measurable, and testosterone is usually only...
Very high or low levels of hormones exist in different life stages and processes. The latter include pregnancy, menopause, and aging. At the same time, hormone imbalance is linked to weight gain or loss, depression, organ problems, and many other health issues. One of the most important types of...
Snoring can be embarrassing. It can make you worried about sleeping, especially when you are at someone else’s home or while you are on a trip. It can even make your intimate relationship with your spouse or partner suffer. Worst of all, multiple studies have shown that snoring increases...