Sleep

Sleep

“It’s common to experience sleep problems
in the lead-up to menopause. Around 1 in 4 women
aged 50 to 64 years have sleep problems”.1

Umbrella

What may the Sleep Umbrella include?

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

  • Insomnia
  • Insufficient Sleep
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Changes/Difficulties/Disturbances/Problems/Symptoms
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Snoring
  • Unsatisfactory Sleep

How Much Sleep Do We Need?

How much sleep do we need?

In Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep – How Much Sleep Do We Need? the (United States) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke elaborate on:

“Your need for sleep and your sleep patterns change as you age, but this varies significantly across individuals of the same age. There is no magic amount of sleep that works for everybody of the same age. Babies initially sleep as much as 16 to 18 hours per day, which may boost growth and development (especially of the brain). School-age children and teens on average need about 9.5 hours of sleep per night. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night, even older people. However, older people may have more trouble getting enough sleep and are more likely to take medications that can interfere with sleep”.2

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and sleep?

In How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) also note:


“Its common to experience sleep problems in the lead-up to menopause. Around 1 in 4 women aged 50 to 64 years have sleep problems”.3

Restless Legs Syndrome

What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?

In Diagnosis & Treatment: You Are Not Alone – How Do I Know If I Have RLS? the (United States) Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation elaborate on:

“RLS is not diagnosed through evaluation of patient-reported symptoms. The five primary diagnostic criteria are:

  • An irresistible urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations.
  • An onset or worsening of symptoms with rest such as sitting or lying down.
  • Relief with movement. Symptoms are partially or completely relieved by movements such as walking or stretching.
  • Symptoms follow a circadian pattern. Symptoms are worse, or only occur, in the evening or nighttime hours.
  • Exclusion of mimics. Symptoms are not solely accounted for by another condition such as leg cramps, positional discomfort, leg swelling or arthritis”.4

Where may I find a RLS Symptom Diary?

In Diagnosis & Treatment: Additional Resources you may find the RLS Patient Symptom Diary.

Alcohol

Is there an association between alcohol and insufficient sleep?

In Alcohol and Sleep: How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Pattern the (United Kingdom) Drinkaware.co.uk note:

“Regular drinking can affect the quality of your sleep making you feel tired and sluggish. This is because drinking disrupts your sleep cycle.

Some people may find alcohol helps them get to sleep initially, but this is outweighed by the negative effect on sleep quality through the night.

The alcohol in your system will mean you spend less time in the important Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep,2 with the end result that you wake up feeling less refreshed. Even just a couple of drinks will have an effect”.5

Health Care Provider

What if I am having problems sleeping?

In Sleep: About Sleep Disorders – Management the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explain:

“Talk to your healthcare provider if you regularly have problems sleeping or notice signs or symptoms of common sleep disorders.

Your provider can run tests, including sleep studies, to tell if you have a sleep disorder”.6

Health Topics A-Z

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  55. Night Sweats
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  58. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: IMS Partnership Symposia Series – What Is Sleep, What Is Menopause and How Do They Interact?
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  60. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2025: Lifestyle Medicine
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  64. Restless Legs
  65. Rsl.org [Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation]
  66. Signs You May Need To See A Sleep Specialist
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  83. Thensf.org [National Sleep Foundation, United States]
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  86. What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Women’s Sleep Health
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    Sleep

Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

Sources

  1. How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/how-to-manage-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 19 May 2026
  2. Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep – How Much Sleep Do We Need? Last Reviewed: 25 February 2025. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep Accessed: 19 May 2026
  3. How To Manage Menopausal Symptoms: Managing Sleep Disturbance. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/how-to-manage-menopausal-symptoms/ Accessed: 19 May 2026
  4. Diagnosis and Treatment: You Are Not Alone – How Do I Know If I Have RLS? Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation https://www.rls.org/diagnosis-treatment Accessed: 19 May 2026
  5. Alcohol and Sleep: How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Pattern. Last Reviewed: 19 February 2026. Drinkaware.co.uk https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-sleep Accessed: 19 May 2026
  6. Sleep: About Sleep – Sleep Management. 15 May 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html Accessed: 19 May 2026
Topic Last Updated: 19 May 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 19 May 2026

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