Sleep Issues Vary by Menopausal Status
Perimenopausal women aged 40-59 years were less likely than were others in the same age group to average at least 7 hours’ sleep each night in 2015, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Among the perimenopausal women in that age group, 56% said that they slept less than 7 hours, on average, in a 24-hour period, compared with 40.5% of postmenopausal women and 32.5% of those who were premenopausal. Overall, 35.1% of women aged 40-59 did not average at least 7 hours of sleep per night, the NCHS reported in a data brief released Sept. 7.
Measures of sleep quality, however, tell a different story. Postmenopausal women aged 40-59 were most likely to report that they did not wake up feeling rested on 4 or more days in the past week: 55.1%, versus 49.9% of perimenopausal and 47% of premenopausal women. Postmenopausal women also were the most likely to have trouble falling asleep 4 or more nights in the past week and to have trouble staying asleep 4 or more times in the past week, data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey show.
For this analysis, about 74% of the women included were premenopausal (still had a menstrual cycle), 4% were perimenopausal (last menstrual cycle was 1 year before or less), and 22% were postmenopausal (no menstrual cycle for more than 1 year or surgical menopause after removal of their ovaries).
Publish date: September 12, 2017
By: Richard Franki Clinical Neurology News
Dr. Burdorf’s Spin on This Study:
Consider annual blood work with a foundational panel. It should include a proper evaluation of your thyroid, hormones and adrenals as these can have influences on weight gain, muscle loss and energy level. Get a physical, neurological and balance assessment to make sure you can initiate an exercise program without injury. Find the program you find interesting so your chances of following through are better. For many, that is often in a group setting. Find a buddy system with others to hold each other accountable.
Do You Have Sleep Issues?
Learn how we can help. There are four easy steps to proceed!
- Call 480-951-5006 or schedule your appointment here for a consultation with Dr Burdorf
- At your consultation, we will determine what tests you need. You can then have the blood work done through your insurance with the assistance of your MD. For those with no insurance or high deductibles, we offer cash pricing through Lab Corp.
- Fill out a patient symptom survey.
- Upon completion of your blood work we will determine a plan of action to improve your health.
