Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Quality in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

The study investigated the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and poor sleep quality in 65 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), finding that 10.9% had OSA and over half reported poor sleep quality (54.2% by PSQI and 35% by JSS). Women with OSA had higher obesity measures and worse sleep-related metrics, such as lower total sleep time and higher desaturation index. Poor sleep quality was associated with higher depression scores, but not with significant differences in fasting blood glucose or free androgen index between OSA and non-OSA groups. The study suggests that sleep disorders are prevalent in women with PCOS and that screening for these disorders is important. However, the study's limitations include a small sample size and lack of a control group, indicating a need for further research to understand the implications of sleep quality in PCOS.