[메디컬투데이=조민규 기자] A study found a link between estrogen levels and sleep in premenopausal women.
A study presenting a possible link between estrogen levels and sleep in premenopausal women was presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). The study results have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Cisgender women whose biological sex and gender identity match are known to generally experience premenopausal symptoms 4 to 8 years before menopause. Perimenopause is the period when the body prepares for menopause and usually begins in the early 40s.
During perimenopause, a woman’s ovaries do not produce estrogen well, causing the menstrual cycle to become irregular or stop. These hormonal changes are believed to be the cause of premenopausal symptoms such as nighttime fever, fatigue, decreased libido, mood swings, and sleep disorders. According to previous studies, approximately 47% of premenopausal women suffer from sleep disorders.
In the new study, researchers recruited 503 participants experiencing premenopausal symptoms with an average age of about 44 years. The researchers tracked each participant’s sleep patterns using a home hormone monitoring premenopausal hormone kit.
In the study, researchers found that participants who reported getting 6 to 9 hours of sleep per night had significantly higher estrogen levels than those who reported 3 to 6 hours of sleep per night. On the other hand, there were no notable differences in other sex hormone levels.
The researchers explained that interventions could aim to manage and potentially alleviate hormonal changes by improving sleep in women experiencing premenopausal symptoms.
The researchers concluded that there may be a link between estrogen levels and sleep in premenopausal women.
Medical Today Reporter Jo Min-gyu ([email protected])
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