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    • Poor sleep is common in women during the menopausal transition.
    • Sleep difficulties negatively impact physical and emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

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    • To review a secondary analysis study on sleep quality.
    • To identify risk factors for poor sleep in women aged 45-54.

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    • Secondary analysis of existing data.
    • Focus on women aged 45 to 54 years.

    Main Results:

    • A correlation exists between menopausal history and poor sleep.
    • Sleep quality differs across various menopausal stages.

    Conclusions:

    • Menopausal stage is a significant factor in sleep quality for women aged 45-54.
    • Understanding these differences can inform interventions for better sleep health.