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“Unravelling the Impact of Menopause on Sleep: Symptoms and Effective Management”


Sleep Difficulty Symptoms In Women During Menopause

At the crossroad of womanhood, menopause presents itself with its unique set of changes and challenges. One key challenge that has been observed, and still commands various research interests, is how menopause affects sleep in women. This article aims to shed light on this crucial topic, exploring various symptoms and possible remedies based on the research contents provided in the referenced links.

Why Menopause Affects Sleep

Menopause, often flanked by a population of biological changes, significantly impacts the quality of sleep in women. It perches on hormonal alterations, specifically the decrease in the level of estradiol, causing difficulty in not just falling asleep, but also maintaining it. Other related factors such as hot flashes and mood disorders also soccer-punch the quality of sleep.

Common Sleep Difficulty Symptoms

Sleep difficulty symptoms during menopause can manifest in diverse modalities but the common ones include Insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Women tend to experience more difficulties falling asleep, more nighttime awakenings, and a lower sleep efficiency. These symptoms can also be accentuated by other factors which include age and body mass index (BMI).

SDB – A Hidden Culprit

Sleep-disordered breathing, although somewhat overlooked, poses a heavy-toned menopausal sleeper thief. SDB, characterised by apneas and hypopneas, poses not just an immediate sleep problem but also holds a leash on several deadly cardiovascular diseases. Its prevalence also increases with menopause, a fact linked to a splurge in body weight and a decline in progesterone production.

In Summary

The path of menopause, though unavoidable, should be trodden with a significant nugget of preparedness for its associated challenges, including sleep disruptions. Knowing these symptoms can aid early detection and management, ensuring a smoother menopausal route. Furthermore, the role of a healthy lifestyle, which includes optimum body weight, cannot be overlooked in winning the menopausal sleep battle.

Resources

The information for this blog post was extracted from the following resource : Sleep Symptoms During the Menopausal Transition and Early Postmenopause: Observations from the Seattle Midlife Women’s Health Study


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