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title: Are Postmenopausal Women at Increased Risk of Sleep Apnea?
description: Men aren’t the only people who experience sleep apnea. Postmenopausal women are at an increased risk of having the sleep condition, but help is available.
---

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# [Are Postmenopausal Women at Increased Risk of Sleep Apnea?](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/postmenopausal-sleep-apnea)

 Written by [Resmed](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/author/resmed) | Feb 8, 2017 7:15:00 AM

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