Insomnia during menopause and perimenopause: clinical characteristics and therapeutic options
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000200010Keywords:
Insomnia, women, menopause, hypnotics, estrogensAbstract
Sleep disturbances and insomnia are more commonly observed in adult females than in adult males. It has been speculated that comorbid depression and anxiety among females may contribute to a higher incidence of insomnia. In addition, periods of intense hormonal variability (e.g.; pregnancy/postpartum, menopause transition) appear to be associated with higher incidence of sleep disturbances in females. Epidemiologic studies suggest that the menopausal transition constitutes a period of heightened risk for the occurrence of depressive symptoms and vasomotor complaints, as well as insomnia. This article reviews the clinical and hormone factors that may play a role for the development of insomnia during the menopausal transition and postmenopause. Treatment options are critically reviewed, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, hormonal treatments, hypnotics, antidepressants, and complimentary/alternative medicine.Downloads
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2006-01-01
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Insomnia during menopause and perimenopause: clinical characteristics and therapeutic options . (2006). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 33(2), 103-109. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000200010