Snoring can cause sexual impotence
In addition to social problems, such as fights between couples over their partner's snoring, it is a warning sign for another, much more serious problem such as obstructive sleep apnea, which over time can lead to low testosterone and libido, in addition to causing sexual impotence.
Obstructive sleep apnea are respiratory stops of at least 10 seconds each, during sleep, often resulting in reduced oxygen saturation and micro-arousals.
Generally, the partner is the first to notice the snoring, choking and / or breathing pauses of their spouse. It is estimated that about 33 to 35% of the Brazilian population have Apnea and that number may be even higher. The most common symptoms are: drowsiness and tiredness during the day, lack of concentration and memory, which can lead to more serious consequences such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer among others.
Regarding sexual impotence, there are studies that demonstrate that a patient with sleep apnea has a 3 times greater risk of developing sexual impotence, especially when apnea is associated with other risk factors such as age, medications, obesity, diabetes and depression. . Remembering that some of these problems are also aggravated by an insufficient night's sleep. That is, it ends up becoming a cycle.
With each cycle of REM sleep (one of the phases of sleep), man may have a functional erection that is important for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the erectile tissue. When the patient has apnea, these respiratory stops lead to hypoxia (low oxygenation of the tissues), compromising and often preventing the occurrence of these erections, with deleterious effects on erectile physiology.
Another problem that can be found in patients with apnea is the decrease in the main male sex hormone: testosterone. This hormone is produced in the phase of REM sleep and in patients with apnea, REM sleep is often decreased and with this there is a decrease in testosterone production, which can lead to decreased libido.
The diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is made through clinical examinations and polysomnography. Depending on the severity of the case, treatment is simple, and can be done by a dentist trained in Sleep Dentistry, who will manufacture a small acrylic appliance that will be placed between your teeth at bedtime.
Dr. Caroline Silvestri
Dentist Surgeon
CRO / SC 13,777
@dentistadosono
WhatsApp for queries: (47) 99293 0756
Obstructive sleep apnea are respiratory stops of at least 10 seconds each, during sleep, often resulting in reduced oxygen saturation and micro-arousals.
Generally, the partner is the first to notice the snoring, choking and / or breathing pauses of their spouse. It is estimated that about 33 to 35% of the Brazilian population have Apnea and that number may be even higher. The most common symptoms are: drowsiness and tiredness during the day, lack of concentration and memory, which can lead to more serious consequences such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer among others.
Regarding sexual impotence, there are studies that demonstrate that a patient with sleep apnea has a 3 times greater risk of developing sexual impotence, especially when apnea is associated with other risk factors such as age, medications, obesity, diabetes and depression. . Remembering that some of these problems are also aggravated by an insufficient night's sleep. That is, it ends up becoming a cycle.
With each cycle of REM sleep (one of the phases of sleep), man may have a functional erection that is important for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the erectile tissue. When the patient has apnea, these respiratory stops lead to hypoxia (low oxygenation of the tissues), compromising and often preventing the occurrence of these erections, with deleterious effects on erectile physiology.
Another problem that can be found in patients with apnea is the decrease in the main male sex hormone: testosterone. This hormone is produced in the phase of REM sleep and in patients with apnea, REM sleep is often decreased and with this there is a decrease in testosterone production, which can lead to decreased libido.
The diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is made through clinical examinations and polysomnography. Depending on the severity of the case, treatment is simple, and can be done by a dentist trained in Sleep Dentistry, who will manufacture a small acrylic appliance that will be placed between your teeth at bedtime.
Dr. Caroline Silvestri
Dentist Surgeon
CRO / SC 13,777
@dentistadosono
WhatsApp for queries: (47) 99293 0756
Author : Dra.Caroline Silvestri
Posted in: 03/02/2020
Last modified: 01/25/2024
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