As women we hit a lot of milestones in our lives but the one most women dread is menopause. We hear a lot of horror stories about mood swings, hot flashes and the pros and cons of hormone replacement. Did you know there's another symptom of menopause that's most often overlooked? It's insomnia. Yes, I'm talking about those nights when you're so tired you can hardly keep your eyes open yet they don't seem to stay shut.
There was an official study, sponsored by Red Hot Mamas North America and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. that showed that the sleep problems women experience during menopause affect multiple ares of their lives, including work, relationships, intimacy and even parenting. The survey, done by Manhattan Research, polled 900 women who have experienced sleep problems during menopause. Sixty-two percent said they had not talked to their HCP (health care provider) about the symptoms of insomnia and seventy-six percent said their insomnia during menopause moderately-to-significantly impacted their overall quality of life. The women also noted that they experience daytime drowsiness or fatigue, irritability and difficulty concentrating on certain tasks, including their jobs. Additionally they said that insomnia affects their personal and romantic relationships with nearly thirty-four percent noting that intimacy with their husband or partner has been affected.
More information on the survey findings and resources for menopausal women experiencing insomnia can be found at TakeBackYourSleep.com.
While you're at TakeBackYourSleep.com be sure to enter to win the Bedroom Makeover Sweepstakes. The winner will be chosen in January 2011.
There was an official study, sponsored by Red Hot Mamas North America and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. that showed that the sleep problems women experience during menopause affect multiple ares of their lives, including work, relationships, intimacy and even parenting. The survey, done by Manhattan Research, polled 900 women who have experienced sleep problems during menopause. Sixty-two percent said they had not talked to their HCP (health care provider) about the symptoms of insomnia and seventy-six percent said their insomnia during menopause moderately-to-significantly impacted their overall quality of life. The women also noted that they experience daytime drowsiness or fatigue, irritability and difficulty concentrating on certain tasks, including their jobs. Additionally they said that insomnia affects their personal and romantic relationships with nearly thirty-four percent noting that intimacy with their husband or partner has been affected.
More information on the survey findings and resources for menopausal women experiencing insomnia can be found at TakeBackYourSleep.com.
While you're at TakeBackYourSleep.com be sure to enter to win the Bedroom Makeover Sweepstakes. The winner will be chosen in January 2011.
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