HYPERCAPNIC AND HYPOXIC VENTILATORY RESPONSE IN Wistar FEMALES in periestropause

Projections suggest that by 2050, the global elderly population is expected to surpass 2 billion. The rise in life expectancy has led to a higher prevalence of age-related diseases, particularly among women. The transitional phase of perimenopause, marked by hormonal changes, poses a period of increased susceptibility to various disorders, including panic disorder (PD). This condition is characterized by heightened sensitivity to carbon dioxide (CO2) and can manifest during this stage.