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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 2: Sleepy? Do Something About It

By PJ Hamel Health Expert

Many of us go through sleep deprivation during menopause, and sometimes for years afterwards. Worry, a distressed body, age, declining hormone levels, all contribute to sleeplessness. Surprisingly, many women don't report sleep issues to their doctors; apparently figuring it's just "part of the deal" of aging, they choose to suffer silently.

 

Doing Something About Sleeplessness

 

Maybe that's not such a smart choice. Many large hospitals have sleep centers that deal specifically with sleeples...

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 1: Sleepless? Join the Crowd…
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...through menopause, especially perimenopause, have trouble sleeping.   And for some, that... Read more »

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...accounts, as many as one-third of Americans have trouble sleeping. When you think of how many of... Read more »

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