In the July 2010 issue of Current Psychiatry, you will find a thorough review on the evaluation and treatment of insomnia in women across the life cycle. The bottom line is that many women experience insomnia during times of hormonal transition. The authors provide some useful guidelines for evaluating women who present with sleep problems [...]
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Treatment of Insomnia During Pregnancy
November 19, 2007 – 11:48 pm
Most women experience some degree of sleep disturbance during pregnancy, and for a significant number of women sleep disruption may be quite severe. There are many different causes for sleep disturbance during pregnancy, and choosing the appropriate intervention relies on an accurate diagnosis of the problem. Certain sleep disorders, such as restless leg syndrome and [...]
Sleep Problems in Menopausal Women
November 3, 2007 – 5:22 am
Peri- and post-menopausal women frequently complain of insomnia or poor sleep quality. Sleep disturbance is often attributed to nocturnal hot flashes; however, a recent study from researchers at Wayne State University School of Medicine suggests that about half of these women may have a primary sleep disorder. In this study, 102 women (ages 44 to [...]
