Do know sleep disturbances during menopause

Having sleep disorders during menopause is extremely common in women because of changes in their biological clock. However, it is often ignored many times, that these go beyond a simple insomnia, since it is considered the same during this state, as something practically mild.

Nevertheless, this is not the case, because there is no high segregation of serotonin, nor good rest, circadian and nervous failures begin to occur; as we will mention below.

Stress production

One of main sleep disorders during menopause ; Is lack of control of heart rate (biological process that encourages sleep), and elevation of cortisol hormone , because not only causes the woman to sleep every day later to the previous one, but also produce sleepless during periods of time, Increase level of stress in your body.

A complication that undoubtedly generates disorder in daily routine of person, because being overloaded his body, can not enjoy good concentration and mental agility.

Now, the best way to end it; It is through exercise, because it allows drainage of stress and reach of a level of relaxation , although there are also stimulating treatments of hormones neurotransmitters; To stabilize cortisol.

Sleep apneaSleep apnea is another complication that occurs during menopause

Through it loud snoring occurs at bedtime, and interrupted by some moments with signs of fatigue or fatigue; To re-occur.

Likewise, there is an unmanageable daytime drowsiness, and need to urinate every three hours, which ends interrupting the rest cycle again.

However, and in case of little, there are strong migraines on awakening and a few mental agility, which impedes the ability to concentrate, along with reasoning and retention of memory. Likewise, loss of sexual appetite and constant drowsiness during the day increases.

Depression and irritability Depression and irritability are also disorders suffered during menopause, which tend to occur after high production of cortisol and low segregation serotonin and endorphins; Two hormones that generate happiness and stability in the person.

Some specialists consider that these can be avoided after stimulation of their creation, but the most advisable before it, is that the person takes challenge of coping with these symptoms, in such a way that each drug can better operate in your body.

Restless Leg SyndromeRestless legs syndrome occurs at bedtime, as do all other conditions mentioned.

This, begins with the need to move the legs to “be more comfortable” but nevertheless, it intensifies over time presenting with some kind of tingling, and pain that is only relieved when changing positions.

Although it is estimated that more than 5.8% of people between the ages of 18 and 40 suffer from it in Spain ; Also tends to be deduced, that this one intensifies in feminine population at beginning of menopause, because during that cycle, the hormonal changes are totally uncontrolled; And there is an unevenness in the blood circulation and generation of dopamine.

On the other hand, one also tends to deduce, which is due to few emission of iron in the brain ; Which ends up causing incorrect commands in the nervous system and emitting signal of abnormal movements in the legs.

Now, it is curious, that having the knowledge of it, some discomforts are sometimes ignored, and even women think that are normal or just a sign of old age.

AnxietySuffering from anxiety during onset of menopause; Is also due to the fact of not sleeping properly, because while the body could not fully rest for eight hours daily and interrupted, Tends to be a victim of anguish; Accelerated metabolism and even hunger attacks by such disorder.

But … Can such disorders be prevented?

Although, suffer such problems; Is natural because of changes in the body of women, can be made more bearable and even prevent through good nutrition, daily exercise; Ingestion of vitamin and mineral supplements such as iron, calcium; Or vitamin D.

Also, it is ideal to avoid consumption of nicotine or products with alcohol and caffeine before bed; As well as include products without lactose and high in soy in their daily dishes, to maintain stable estrogen levels.

Practicing some relaxation techniques like yoga, are also perfect for staying emotionally and healthily stable.