Severe Hot Flashes May Be Linked To Greater Risk For Sleep Apnea

reports that “as if severe hot flashes alone weren’t enough of a problem for menopausal women,” research indicates “these symptoms may also be tied to a greater risk for sleep apnea and related heart issues.” Investigators found that “compared with women who had mild or no hot flashes, those who reported severe hot flashes were nearly twice as likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.” The findings were published in Menopause. https://consumer.healthday.com/women-s-health-information-34/menopause-and-postmenopause-news-472/bad-hot-flashes-sleep-apnea-often-go-together-728017.html