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Women snore less than men for several reasons, including:
- Sex hormones: Estrogens, the female sex hormones, help keep the tissue in the throat firmer and more supple. This helps keep the throat open and prevents snoring. After menopause, when estrogen levels drop, the risk of snoring increases in women.
- Weight: Being overweight is an important risk factor for snoring. Women are generally less heavy than men, which reduces the risk of snoring.
- Anatomy: A woman’s throat is generally narrower than a man’s. This makes it more difficult to clog the throat and cause snoring.
- Sleeping position: Women sleep on their sides more often than men. Sleeping on your side can prevent snoring.
In addition to these general factors, there are a number of other factors that can cause snoring in women, including:
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy can increase the risk of snoring due to increased blood pressure and weight gain.
- Hormonal disorders: Hormonal disorders such as hypothyroidism and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can increase the risk of snoring.
- Medication: Some medications, such as sedatives and antidepressants, can increase the risk of snoring.
- Diseases of the nose and throat: Nose and throat conditions such as colds, flu, and tonsillitis can increase the risk of snoring.
If you snore, it’s important to talk to your doctor to find out the cause. There are a number of treatments that can help reduce or stop snoring.
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