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Research has shown women are twice as likely as men to have difficulties falling asleep or maintaining sleep. Yet, specialists often overlook women’s complaints around sleep. Scientific research has only recently focused on the causes of sleep problems in women, particularly sleep patterns and the changing needs and problems that can influence sleep in woman over their life spans. In general, sleep is sounder and less prone to disturbances during young adulthood; however some women are prone to sleep problems during their reproductive years. Hormonal fluctuations associated with menstrual cycle and pregnancy may affect sleep rhythms and stress reactivity, thereby rendering women more vulnerable to emotional stress and to sleep disturbances.

Pregnancy may also disturb sleep. During the first trimester, women need more sleep and feel sleepier during the day. During the second trimester, sleep improves. During the third trimester, women tend to sleep less and are more awake. The most common reasons for sleep disturbances are frequent urination, heartburn, general discomfort, fetal movements, low back pain, leg cramps, and nightmares. Swelling in nasal passages may cause snoring and sleep apnoea during pregnancy.

For other women, it can be psychosocial factors that restrict their sleep. Many young women coping with extra work hours as well as with their roles as mothers and wives may cut back on the amount of sleep they need, ignoring signs of fatigue and other effects of insufficient sleep. As women age, physical and hormonal changes take place that make sleep lighter and less sound. Studies have shown older women get less deep sleep and are more likely to wake up at night.

Physical factors, such as physical discomfort, pain, disorders of breathing, and menopausal symptoms may also disturb sleep. Studies have shown that about 30% of employed women report having problems with their sleep, and the problems are more frequent in women older than 40 years. Getting enough sleep has an enormous impact on a woman’s life as it improves job performance, concentration, social interaction, and general sense of well-being.

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Pregnancy can disturb women's sleep

Studies have shown older women get less deep sleep and are more likely to wake up at night.

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