Menopause is a natural stage of life in a woman’s aging process when the ovaries stop producing estrogens. The process can occur naturally or may be induced by surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Since estrogens are largely responsible for developing and maintaining the female reproductive system, reduced levels can cause such symptoms as night sweats and hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings. These symptoms can significantly interfere with daily sleep, productivity at work and home, relationships and social activities.
Results from a nationwide Harris Interactive survey, conducted among members of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), found that survey participants over the age of 35 with menopausal symptoms also experienced difficult sleeping or insomnia, an unexpected symptom that makes it even harder to cope with “the change.” Women reported that insomnia was the symptom of menopause that bothered them the most, with 72 percent of participants experiencing it frequently (at least once per week) and 59 percent losing on average three or more hours of sleep each night.
“Insomnia is very common among women who are...
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