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Ovariectomy, but not moderate intermittent hypoxia, promotes respiratory instability and risk of obesity in adult female rats

Figure 1. Validation of ovariectomy (OVX) and effects of intermittent hypoxia (IH) on sex‐steroid profile and oestrous cycle.
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Figure 1. Validation of ovariectomy (OVX) and effects of intermittent hypoxia (IH) on sex‐steroid profile and oestrous cycle.Validation of ovariectomy (OVX) and effects of intermittent hypoxia (IH) on sex‐steroid profile and oestrous cycle.Gagnon et al. · CC BY

Experimental Physiology

Abstract

Sleep apnoea (SA) is a prevalent and complex respiratory disorder associated with recurrent interruptions of air flow during sleep. SA causes sleep fragmentation and intermittent hypoxia which leads to numerous negative health consequences.

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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec

Experimental Physiology · 24 Sep 2026 · CC BY

doi.org/10.1113/ep094077PubMed 42786687