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title: "COMISA in Midlife Women: OSA & Insomnia | ResMed Sleep Institute"
description: Midlife women with insomnia, anxiety and fatigue may have missed OSA. It is time for better screening, funded care and structured follow-up now.
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# [COMISA in Midlife Women: OSA & Insomnia | ResMed Sleep Institute](https://www.resmedsleepinstitute.com/insights/comisa-insomnia-sleep-apnea-midlife-women)

 Written by [Rosemary Clancy](https://www.resmedsleepinstitute.com/insights/author/rosemary-clancy) | Jun 25, 2026 6:48:21 AM

This piece focuses on COMISA, the co-occurrence of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. In midlife women, OSA is often the missed or undertreated component, while insomnia and sedative use dominate the clinical conversation.

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