People who suffer from
sleep apnea
look for possible solutions, worn out by the resulting consequences that significantly affect their quality of life.
So many go through the day exhausted and arrive in the evening knowing that they have been unable to devote themselves to the important facts due to exhaustion resulting from the constant waking up at night.
Attention wanes, and to some extent general levels of vitality drop, and among these to suffer is the sexual sphere for all the possible dysfunctions that come with it.
The most noticeable effect caused by apneas is that of a sharp drop in sexual desire, destroyed by daytime sleepiness and severe evening fatigue. Men and women who suffer from sleep apnea gradually see their sex lives deteriorate.
Men may experience performance problems such as erectile dysfunction, and women may experience an absence of libido.
In the couple in which one of the two partners suffers from sleep apnea, it is very common to establish a climate of tension due to the constant awakenings and the resulting consequences in terms of nervousness and stress, the latter factors that can substantially affect to the couple communication and sexual spheres.
A condition of
regularly interrupted sleep
, the resulting decrease in testosterone levels, continuous fatigue, moodiness, and stress caused by night awakenings are not conducive to conditions for intimacy and sexual approach.
Some couples, exasperated by the problem end up sleeping in separate bedrooms, another factor that is not conducive to sexual encounters.
Recovery of regular sexual function can only occur if night apnea can be completely eliminated or at least made less frequent.
But what are the possible solutions to get rid of sleep apnea or at least reduce its damage in terms of symptom extent and frequency of the disorder.
CPAP device
When the obstructive sleep apneas are many and continuous and the patient is exhausted by the disorder, the use of a medical equipment called CPAP, which has the function of delivering air under pressure that is sent to the throat for the purpose of keeping the passage open, preventing the continuous obstructions responsible for apnea.
This device is equipped with a respiratory mask connected to a tube. In order to function properly, it must be secured to the head with some wrap-around belts, which can be annoying or uncomfortable for some patients, so much so that it too is an impediment to sleep.
A suitable lifestyle
Much can be achieved as results against apnea by properly modifying one’s lifestyle habits, following some basic behavioral guidelines.
It should be known that smoking should be avoided at all costs, as it causes muscle relaxation in the throat, which will then obstruct the passage of air.
Obesity is usually the most responsible factor for snoring and sleep apnea. A gradual loss of excess weight improves the condition of muscle relaxation due to the decrease in fat present around the airways. Sleep promoted by regular breathing ensures healthy rest and full recovery of energy.
Tonsillectomy
It is known that in certain cases increased volume or hypertrophied tonsils can be obstructive to breathing during sleep and cause sleep apnea. Intervening surgically to remove them can be totally or at least partially resolving, improving breathing and decreasing the frequency of apneas.
