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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Chronobiology

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  • Sleep disturbances are a core symptom of the menopausal transition, affecting peri-menopausal women with insomnia.
  • Factors contributing to sleep issues include vasomotor symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, circadian rhythm changes, mood disorders, and lifestyle.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome can further compromise sleep quality in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review hormonal status changes related to sleep problems in menopausal and postmenopausal women.
  • To explore the efficacy of melatonin and its analogs in managing menopausal sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hormonal changes during menopause.
  • Analysis of research on sleep disturbances in menopausal and postmenopausal women.
  • Evaluation of the effects of melatonin and melatonin receptor agonists on sleep parameters.

Main Results:

  • Menopausal transition is associated with significant sleep disturbances, including insomnia and frequent awakenings.
  • Melatonin and novel melatonin receptor agonists show promise in improving sleep latency, total sleep time, and sleep efficiency.
  • These agents may ameliorate nocturnal awakenings linked to aging and menopause.

Conclusions:

  • Hormonal shifts during menopause significantly impact sleep patterns.
  • Melatonin-based therapies offer a potential therapeutic strategy for managing sleep disturbances in menopausal women.
  • Further research into selective melatonin receptor agonists may yield more effective treatments for menopausal insomnia.