Exactly what time do menopausal women wake up at night?

2023-10-20 08:30:00

Do you wake up at the same time every night? Rest assured, you are not the only ones your nocturnal insomnia. According to a new study published on the occasion of Menopause Day which was held on October 18, awakenings would occur at a very specific time. In fact, it would be at 3:29 a.m. that menopausal women wake up most of the time, as reported by Metro.

According to the results of this study, three-quarters of menopausal and perimenopausal women report suffering from insomnia. More than two-thirds (69%) of women surveyed said thatmenopausal insomnia had a negative impact on their emotional well-being.

Watch out for screens

If one in two women do not know how to manage menopause symptoms, 59% do not feel ready to manage these inconveniences. For example, 60% are not aware that there are techniques to relieve insomnia. Even more worrying, many of them make the wrong choices to trying to get back to sleep like watching TV or spending time on social media.

“Menopausal women may have difficulty falling asleep and then staying asleep throughout the night. Studies show that sleep disturbances can actually affect your mood, impair your judgment and concentration. These symptoms can then, directly and indirectly, have their own impact on sleep », emphasizes Dr Clare Spencer, co-founder of My Menopause Center and member of the medical advisory committee of the British Menopause Society. And adds: “It is worrying that many women seem to be turning to television or screens, as these are likely to overstimulate the brain and make sleep more difficult.” Conversely, it is better to focus on moments of relaxation and relaxation.