A new analysis of phase 3 trial data published in Maturitas supports the efficacy and safety of the dual orexin receptor antagonist for insomnia in this patient population.
An AASM survey shows that half of women aged 45-64 experience menopause-related sleep issues. Experts recommend steps to improve sleep during hormonal changes.
A Baylor University researcher has suggested hypnotherapy as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women, offering a way to enhance sleep and alleviate hot flashes.
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Night sweats, caused by various factors ranging from menopause and hormones to infections and stress, can disrupt sleep and indicate underlying health conditions.
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Hot flashes, especially when they occur during sleep, may be early indicators of a woman’s increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
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After menopause, an estimated one in four women may develop irregular heart rhythms in their lifetime, with insomnia being a major contributing factor.
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Sleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemia—most often associated with gout.
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In a study designed to model the most likely reasons for self-reported insomnia in midlife women, researchers—surprisingly—did not identify hormone levels as one of the top causes.
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In this new, small-scale study, researchers specifically sought to evaluate the effects of foot massage on anxiety, fatigue and sleep in postmenopausal women.
Read MoreAfter menopause, a person’s ovaries produce much lower amounts of certain hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. For some, this transition comes with sleep disturbances.
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Estrogen is unlikely to be the only contributing factor, since all women stop producing estrogen in menopause while only about half gain weight.
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The study evaluated the effectiveness of the BedJet System in a population of 46 peri-menopausal and menopausal women experiencing hot flashes and sleep disturbances.
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A new study suggests that exposure to various chemicals, such as phthalates, found in hundreds of products used daily, is associated with sleep disruptions in midlife women.
Read MoreThe hormonal changes that women experience during menopause make the list of Psychology Today’s top five unexpected reasons why people may experience insomnia.
Read MoreSleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, sleep disturbance varies from 16% to 42% before menopause, from 39% to 47%...
Read MoreWomen’s health risks change in menopause, and so does sleep, reports Psychology Today.Even women who have slept soundly and well for years find themselves struggling in new ways with sleep during perimenopause and...
Read MoreMenopause is one part of a lifelong shift in women’s hormone balance. Through each phase of her life, a woman’s sleep and health face different risks and challenges,...
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