Sleep disorders are one of the main symptoms of menopause. Symptoms of sleep disorders that menopausal women complain about include falling asleep, frequent awakening and/or early morning awakening. There are many possible causes of sleep disorders in postmenopausal women, including vasomotor symptoms, ovarian hormone changes, restless legs syndrome, periodic leg movement syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea. In this review, we discuss the relationship between menopause and sleep disorders.
Accidental Falls ; Female ; Humans ; Leg ; Menopause ; Postmenopause ; Restless Legs Syndrome ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; Sleep Wake Disorders

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