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Sleep quality and its association with menopausal and climacteric symptoms
Mariana Alvina Dos Santos1, Aline Nascimento Vilerá1, Anneliese Domingues Wysocki1
1Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul. Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 21, 2021
Summary
Poor sleep quality is common in menopausal women and significantly correlates with increased severity of menopause symptoms. This study highlights the link between sleep disturbances and the menopausal experience.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Menopause is a natural biological transition characterized by hormonal changes.
- Sleep disturbances are frequently reported by women during menopause.
- The association between sleep quality and menopausal symptoms requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sleep quality in menopausal women.
- To determine the correlation between sleep quality and menopause-related symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, analytical, and correlational study design.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep assessment.
- Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) for climacteric symptom evaluation.
- Mann-Whitney U test for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- 67.8% of 261 women were classified as poor sleepers.
- Significant positive correlation found between sleep quality scores and total MRS scores.
- Poor sleepers reported more severe menopause symptoms across all MRS domains.
Conclusions:
- Worsened sleep quality in menopausal women is associated with a greater severity of menopausal symptoms.
- Addressing sleep quality may be crucial for managing the overall menopausal experience.
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