Sexual dysfunction (SD) in obese women: Is there a role for obstructive sleep apnea?

F. Fanfulla, A. Camera, P. Fulgoni, L. Chiovato, R. E. Nappi (Pavia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea as a comorbidity
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea as a comorbidity
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3471
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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