Sleep and Your Menstrual Cycle
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Nirmala N.
Many women who suffer from insomnia may actually experience it as a side effect of their menstrual cycle, according to Amy Wolfson, PhD, the author of The Woman's Book of Sleep: A Complete Resource Guide. According to the book, over 70% of women have sleep problems during their periods, when hormone levels are at their lowest. And of course, menstrual symptoms like cramps and bloating can be enough to disturb a woman's sleep at least two or three days during her period. So what's a girl to do? For starters, you can talk to your gynecologiest. A variety of treatments that can work to help menstrual-related symptoms can also solve sleep problems.
Sleep and Your Menstrual Cycle
Posted by Nirmala N.
Many women who suffer from insomnia may actually experience it as a side effect of their menstrual cycle, according to Amy Wolfson, PhD, the author of The Woman's Book of Sleep: A Complete Resource Guide. According to the book, over 70% of women have sleep problems during their periods, when hormone levels are at their lowest. And of course, menstrual symptoms like cramps and bloating can be enough to disturb a woman's sleep at least two or three days during her period. So what's a girl to do? For starters, you can talk to your gynecologiest. A variety of treatments that can work to help menstrual-related symptoms can also solve sleep problems.