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Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition with reproductive, metabolic, and psychological sequelae that affects 8 to 13% of reproductive-aged women and 3 to 11% of adolescent girls. Sleep is often compromised in women with PCOS due to increased rates of sleep problems, with the most established problem being obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is highly prevalent in reproductive-aged adult women with PCOS, but not so in adolescence. The international evidence-based PCOS guideline to improve health outcomes in women with PCOS indicated routine screening to identify and alleviate symptoms of OSA. The guidelines, however, did not weigh other multidimensional constructs of sleep health such as sleep disturbances (e.g., sleep quality and quantity), beyond OSA. This is perhaps due to the lack of research and existing mixed findings in the area of PCOS and sleep health. This narrative review summarizes the current knowledge about OSA and expands further to include the limited knowledge about other sleep problems in PCOS among reproductive-aged women and adolescent girls. We broadly cover the prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms of sleep problems in PCOS and their relationship with cardiometabolic and psychological health. A brief summary on treatment and intervention strategies for sleep problems in PCOS and future recommendations will be deliberated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-58 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Seminars in Reproductive Medicine |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Dec 2023 |
Keywords
- narrative review
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- sleep disorders
- sleep disturbance
- sleep health
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The efficacy of a Mediterranean diet on metabolic and anthropometric profiles in overweight and obese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Villani, A., Mantzioris, E. & Moran, L.
Centre for Research Excellence in Women’s Health in Reproductive Life (CRE WHiRL), Monash University – Internal Department Contribution
1/01/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research