Sleep Pattern

“A sleep diary allows you to record
when you went to bed, woke during the night,
and woke in the morning.”.1

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What may the Sleep Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Sleep Diary/Journal/Log
  • Sleep Pattern
  • Sleep Routine

Perimenopause

Is there an association between perimenopause and sleep?

On page one in Menopause and Sleep Problems the North American Menopause Society elaborate on:

“During the menopause transition, you may find that you have more trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling refreshed”.2

Look for A Pattern

How may I Look for A Pattern with my sleep?Sleep Pattern

In Sleep Diary the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) Sleep Education website, the AASM elaborate on:

“A sleep diary is a useful way to track your sleep at home. A typical sleep diary covers a two-week period. It is most effective when you complete it daily.

A sleep diary allows you to record when you went to bed, woke during the night, and woke in the morning. This will help you understand your sleep pattern and how much sleep you’re getting. It also will show how often you have disrupted sleep.

A sleep diary also will help you note certain activities that can affect your sleep. You will track the time of day when you exercise, nap, or take a medication. You also will record the time when you have caffeine or alcohol.

This information will give your health care provider an overview of your sleep schedule. It also may reveal other factors that are causing a sleep problem. Examples include drinking caffeine or taking naps late in the day”.3

In How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel the (United States) Mayo Clinic elaborate on:

“To learn what’s keeping you up at night and robbing your resiliency, do a little reflection (on paper) for about two weeks. You may be surprised by what you learn.

Here is what to track in your “sleep diary.”

  • The time you went to bed
  • The time you actually fell asleep, if known
  • How many times you woke up during the night
  • How long, each time, it took you to fall back asleep
  • The time you woke up in the morning
  • How many naps you took that day, and how long each lasted
  • The medications you used
  • How much caffeine or alcohol you drank”.4

Sleep Diary

Where may I find a sleep diary?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Sleep Diary Links

  1. How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel
  2. Sleep Diary

Triggers

What triggers may result in insufficient sleep?

In Sleep Problems and Menopause: What Can I Do? Getting A Good Night’s Sleep During the Menopausal Transition the (United States) National Institute on Aging elaborate on:

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  • “Exercise at regular times each day but not close to bedtime
  • Avoid eating large meals close to bedtime
  • Stay away from caffeine (found in many coffees, teas, and chocolate) late in the day
  • Remember, alcohol won’t help you sleep. Even small amounts make it harder to stay asleep”.5

Alcohol or Not

Can alcohol result in insufficient sleep?

In Alcohol and Sleep: Why You Should Avoid Alcohol Just Before Bedtime Drinkaware.co.uk explain:

“If you are drinking alcohol, try to avoid it too close to bedtime. Give your body time to process the alcohol you’ve drunk before you try to sleep – on average it takes an hour to process one unit, but this can vary widely from person to person”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my sleep?

If you would like help to look for a pattern with your sleep, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can identify any patterns, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

In How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel the Mayo Clinic note:

“Reviewing this information on your own may reveal some unexpected sleep barriers. Reviewing your diary with a doctor will help you work together to improve your sleep habits and boost your overall health and resiliency”.7

Health Topics A-Z

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Links

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  1. Alcohol and Sleep
  2. Better Sleep In 6 Steps
  3. Common Causes of Night Sweats and How To Fix Them
  4. Consumer Health: Daylight Saving Time Change Can Disrupt Your Good Night’s Sleep
  5. Consumer Health: Daylight Saving Time and Sleep
  6. Consumer Health: Return To Standard Time Doesn’t Have To Disrupt Your Sleep
  7. Daily Sleep Diary
  8. Dr. Susan Kok – Sleep and Menopause
  9. Enjoy Your Nap, But Be Aware of the Pros and Cons
  10. Eyes Wide Shut: How Caffeine Can Affect Your Sleep
  11. Healthier Sleep In Adults
  12. Healthy Sleep Tips for Women
  13. Hot Flashes
  14. How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel
  15. How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes and What Causes Them?
  16. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  17. Insomnia: How You Can Treat Insomnia Yourself
  18. Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Daylight Saving Time Change Disrupt Your Health? [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  19. Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
  20. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
  21. Menopause & Sleep With Dr Sonia Davison [Podcast]
  22. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  23. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Relaxation Techniques
  24. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom TrackerSleep Pattern
  25. Menopause Signs and Symptoms
  26. Menopause and Insomnia
  27. Menopause and Sleep
  28. Perimenopause
  29. Perimenopause
  30. Ready To ‘Spring Forward’? Ease Into the Time Change With These 9 Health Tips
  31. Sleep Calculator
  32. Sleep Diary
  33. Sleep Tea
  34. Sleep Tips: 6 Steps To Better Sleep
  35. Sleep and Persistent Pelvic Pain Fact Sheet
  36. Sleep and Your Health: What can I try at home to help me sleep better?
  37. Sleep.org
  38. Symptoms & Diagnosis: RLS Symptom Diary
  39. Try These 6 Steps for Better Sleep
  40. Tuesday Tips: How Aging Really Affects Your Sleep [+ Video]
  41. Tuesday Tips: How To Break Up With Your Social Network At Bedtime [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  42. Video Series-2021: How Menopause Symptoms Can Affect Your Quality of Life
  43. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  44. What Makes A Good Night’s Sleep?
  45. What To Do When Anxiety Affects Your Sleep
  46. What To Eat When You Have Hot Flashes?
  47. Why You Should Limit Alcohol Before Bed for Better Sleep
  48. Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Sleep

Sources

Where may I find the Sources quoted?

You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. Sleep Diary. American Academy of Sleep Medicine https://sleepeducation.org/resources/sleep-diary/ Accessed: 21 October 2022
  2. Menopause and Sleep Problems. 2015:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/2015/mn-sleep-problems.pdf Accessed: 21 October 2022
  3. Sleep Diary. American Academy of Sleep Medicine https://sleepeducation.org/resources/sleep-diary/ Accessed: 21 October 2022
  4. How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel. 02 March 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/how-a-sleep-diary-can-transform-how-you-feel/art-20342128 Accessed: 21 October 2022
  5. Sleep Problems and Menopause: What Can I Do? Getting A Good Night’s Sleep During the Menopausal Transition. Content Reviewed: 30 September 2021. National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/sleep-problems-and-menopause-what-can-i-do Accessed: 21 October 2022
  6. Alcohol and Sleep: Why You Should Avoid Alcohol Just Before Bedtime. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep Accessed: 21 October 2022
  7. How A Sleep Diary Can Transform How You Feel. 02 March 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/how-a-sleep-diary-can-transform-how-you-feel/art-20342128 Accessed: 21 October 2022
Topic Last Updated: 06 November 2022 – Topic Last Reviewed: 21 October 2022

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