Hormones, Pregnancy, Menopause, and Insomnia
NSF also conducted polls and research to illustrate how women’s cycles through life can affect their well-being around sleep.
- Change in hormones during menstruation infiltrates sleep averaging two to three days per month
- 78 percent of women have more disrupted sleep while pregnant that can lead to loud snoring or sleep apnea, which should be checked by a physician
- 15 percent of women in their third trimester can experience sensations in the legs that lead to kicking, moving, or the need to walk
- 36 percent of women during menopause have hot flashes while they sleep, which brings on sleepiness during the day
- 50 percent of women suffer from insomnia and that number increases as women age
The NSF recommends behavioral changes for Type A work personalities or anyone who might be experiencing insomnia, but perhaps the most important thing to remember is that sleep is a priority, which might require that women should look more closely at our need to do it all.
