Sleep During Menopause

Postmenopause is defined retrospectively after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea. It represents the end of the reproductive period and ovarian failure. A decrease in estrogen leads to several changes in the short and long term. Among the early changes, vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) are particul...

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Published inSleep medicine clinics Vol. 18; no. 4; p. 423
Main Authors Hachul, Helena, Hachul de Campos, Beatriz, Lucena, Leandro, Tufik, Sergio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2023
Subjects
Female
Humans
Menopause
Postmenopause
Retrospective Studies
Sleep
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - diagnosis
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - therapy
Sleep
Premenopause
Insomnia
Menopause
Postmenopause
Obstructive sleep apnea
Hot flashes
Hormonal therapy
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Summary:Postmenopause is defined retrospectively after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea. It represents the end of the reproductive period and ovarian failure. A decrease in estrogen leads to several changes in the short and long term. Among the early changes, vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) are particularly common, occurring in about 70% of women. In addition, there are changes in mood, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Insomnia occurs in almost 60% of postmenopausal women. Psychosocial aspects may also affect sleep. Proper diagnosis may lead to adequate treatment of sleep disturbances during menopause. Hormonal or other complementary therapies can improve sleep quality.
ISSN:1556-4088
DOI:10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.004