There are so many issues that women must endure during their lifetime.
So it figures that insomnia must be one of them. Research seems to indicate that women are affected more often than men. Now that hardly seems fair!
Women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. Don’t you want to know why? It seems that the fluctuations in the female hormones play a huge role in insomnia in women.
From the raging hormones of adolescence, to the excessive hormones of pregnancy, to the dwindling hormones associated with menopause, women experience them all throughout the lifecycle. Even though the insomnia seemingly associated with female hormones is aggravating, this insomnia is typically temporary.
During a woman’s menstrual cycle the hormone progesterone decreases. Progesterone levels also change during the first and last trimester’s of pregnancy. This would be ok except for the fact that progesterone is known to promote sleep.
Insomnia in women can be more prevalent during the years before the onset of actual menopause. Especially during the perimenopausal years, hormones fluctuate wildly. Insomnia in women can be a result of the raging night sweats, hot flashes, sweating, and an overall sense of anxiety and loss often associated with perimenopause.
While insomnia is known to increase with age, for those women younger than 50 suffering from insomnia, it is most likely related to hormonal issues. But for those women over the age of 50 suffering from insomnia it is most likely a result of aging and not specifically related to simply being a female.
Insomnia in women is definitely a challenge faced by many in the female population. So whether it is due to the variety of hormones experienced throughout the life of the woman or if it is due to stress or even age, insomnia in women deserves your attention. With a little patience and guidance from your healthcare provider, restful nights should be in your future. Rest easy, women, don’t suffer in silence with insomnia.
Demand the attention you deserve for your insomnia!