Sleep apnea, PCOS and related conditions
Conditions that often travel with weight and metabolic changes.
Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, leaving you unrefreshed. PCOS is a hormonal condition affecting periods, skin, hair and blood sugar. Both interact with weight in both directions.
- Loud snoring, gasping, morning headaches (apnea)
- Daytime sleepiness
- Irregular or absent periods (PCOS)
- Acne or unwanted hair growth
- Difficulty conceiving
- High blood sugar or blood pressure
We screen for sleep apnea when symptoms suggest it and arrange testing as needed. For PCOS we review cycles, symptoms and blood tests. Treating these conditions often makes weight and metabolic goals easier, and both are managed alongside your wider plan.
- Side sleeping and steady sleep times
- Use prescribed sleep therapy consistently
- Regular movement supports insulin sensitivity
- Track cycles to share with your clinician
- Ask about fertility planning early if relevant
Contact us if a partner notices pauses in your breathing, if you are sleepy during the day, or if periods are irregular or absent.
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