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Perimenopausal sleep complaints remain under treated despite their high prevalence.
It is believed that these disturbances are caused by estrogen withdrawal and
accompanying symptoms like hot flashes. Unfortunately, there is a lack of
clinical studies clearly demonstrating that these disturbances are directly
caused by estrogen withdrawal vs. the affects of aging.
Effective treatment of insomnia is important because disrupted sleep markedly impacts an individual's daytime functioning. Consequences of impaired daytime functioning include but are certainly not limited to decreased cognitive abilities, loss of productivity, and an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. Effective management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options is essential to improving outcomes in this under-recognized condition.
In-Hospital Insomnia, Reducing the Sleep Disturbance of Jet Lag, New Treatments
for Sleep Apnea in Children, Women, Health and Insomnia, Sleep and Trauma,
Women's Health and Insomnia