The most common sleep problems for menopausal women are insomnia, night sweats, snoring and restless leg syndrome. Sleep problems can really have a detrimental effect on your quality of life.
Sleep problems have been linked to low levels of oestrogen and progesterone.
A decline in oestrogen may affect sleep by slowing down the intake and secondary production of magnesium, a mineral that helps muscles to relax, while progesterone is thought to have a sleep-inducing effect. When levels decline, there could be problems with falling asleep.
Night sweats, which are the night time version of hot flushes is one of the main causes of sleep disruption.
Sleep Problems can also lead to:
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating/memory problems
- Tendency to gain weight
- Weakened immune system
- Depression/Fatigue
- Irritability
Simple [link] lifestyle changes [end link] such as exercising, practising stress relief techniques, cutting out caffeine and alcohol, can all be helpful in combating sleep problems.
However, most experts agree that simple lifestyle changes combined with natural solutions is the most effective approach to tackle sleep problems.
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Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
- Practise relaxation techniques
- Limit caffeine especially before bedtime
- Avoid nicotine
- Exercise regularly
- Limit alcohol
- Turn your bedroom into a relaxing calm environment
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