Posted by sleepsurgeon on March 03, 2009 at 17:11:26:In Reply to: For Sleepsurgeon: MMA & Menopause posted by sleepyhead on March 02, 2009 at 18:56:35:
Patients in 40s are not too old to have surgery. The chance for signifcant improvement with MMA is excellent. As I mentioned before, sleep apnea does worsen with age and no one knows how much the menopause will deteriorate the degree of sleep apnea. However, one will likely be at a much better state with MMA than without.
Disclaimer, this shouldn't be taken as medical advice, such as that provided through a direct consultation and is not intended to replace it. The responses given are only educational and informative in nature and cannot in any way be used to represent a complete analysis or diagnosis. I cannot make recommendations regarding diagnosis and therapy. Those issues should be addressed directly with your health care practitioner.