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October 3, 2015 by hormonepharmacist

Menopause Keeping You Awake?

Menopause Keeping You Awake?

Sleep is important. It’s really important.

If you deprive someone of sleep for several days to a week, it’s considered torture.

Sleep deprivation can actually kill a human being.

Beyond the threat of dying directly from lack of sleep, not getting your shuteye is known to have serious, even life-threatening, indirect effects including: [1. “10 Things To Hate About Sleep Loss” webmd.com]

  • BANG! – Accidents (especially while driving)
  • Stupidity
    • Reduced attention and alertness
    • Poor concentration/reasoning/problem solving
    • Memory issues ( WHERE ARE MY KEYS?)
  • Heart problems
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Weight gain and obesity
  • Reduced testosterone in men (which may affect libido)
  • Depression

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Filed Under: Menopause Tagged With: apnea, hormones, hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, progesterone, sleep

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