Perimenopause Insomnia
Many women who go through perimenopause report that sleep problems is one of their symptoms. These include, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and perimenopause insomnia. In fact, among perimenopausal women, 16% of them have trouble falling asleep (needing more than 30 minutes to fall asleep), and 41% of them wake up frequently throughout the night, characteristics of insomnia. Most perimenopausal women are getting less “deep sleep” than they should because their sleep cycles are disrupted by always being awoken, which means their bodies are not getting the right amount of rest.
This lack of sleep, which is usually attributed to perimenopause insomnia can be very difficult for a woman to cope with. This is because a lack of sleep leads to:
Usually, these effects put a strain on everyday activities like housework, office work, and even something pleasant like talking to friends and family.
What causes perimenopause insomnia?
Perimenopause insomnia is in a vicious cycle. In a complicated twist of fate, many causes of perimenopause insomnia are the other symptoms of perimenopause itself! Symptoms like night sweats, perimenopause depression, perimenopause anxiety, and crashing fatigue. Because these symptoms make it difficult to sleep, many women see their others symptoms worsen due to the lack of sleep.
The decline of progesterone, one the of hormones that affect a woman's menstrual cycle is one of the leading hormonal causes behind perimenopause insomnia. Progesterone is a hormone that helps women fall asleep, and so a decline in its levels prevents women from falling asleep quickly. Also the decline of estrogen, which helps relax muscles, can make it difficult for women to feel ready for bed.
What can a woman do to cope with perimenopause insomnia?
Though many women turn to sleeping pills, heading straight for the pharmaceutical solution may not always be the best of ideas. Before you try sleeping pills to help your problem, first consult your doctor regarding your perimenopause insomnia. Usually other, more natural techniques, such as rigorous daily exercise, no longer drinking caffeinated and alcoholic drinks, and keeping away from sugary substances can help.
Conditioning yourself for sleep may help as well. For example, make sure the lights are off when you go to bed. Try to limit your activity in your bedroom, reserving it for sleep only. That way when you go into the bedroom, your subconscious mind prepares the body for sleep. You can also practice relaxation techniques when lying down. Finally, wake up at the same time every morning. This will give your body a sleep schedule, which it should follow naturally after some time.
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