Sleep and Sleep Disorders in the Menopausal Transition



: Baker FC, Lampio L, Saaresranta T, Polo-Kantola P

Publisher: ELSEVIER INC

: 2018

: Sleep Medicine Clinics

: SLEEP MEDICINE CLINICS

: SLEEP MED CLIN

: 13

: 3

: 443

: 456

: 14

: 1556-407X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.04.011


The menopausal transition is associated with an increase in insomnia symptoms, especially difficulty staying asleep, which negatively affects quality of life. Vasomotor symptoms are a key component of sleep disruption. Findings from polysomnographic studies are less consistent in showing disrupted sleep in menopausal transition independent of aging; further prospective studies are needed. Hormone therapy alleviates subjective sleep disturbances, particularly if vasomotor symptoms are present. However, because of contraindications, other options should be considered. Further work is needed to develop preventive and treatment strategies for alleviating sleep disturbances to ensure better health, quality of life, and productivity in midlife women.



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