Studies have shown that there are differences in the way women and men sleep. According to Sleep Foundation, good sleep quality can be harder to come by for women(1).
One example of this is that women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. OASH says that 1 in 4 women experience symptoms like difficulty falling and staying asleep(2).
As you know, sleep deprivation leads to fatigue, difficulty concentrating and irritability. Not to mention other health issues associated with constant sleep deprivation. Heart disease, diabetes and obesity, to name a few.
Women also experience sleep difficulties before and during menstruation. As their period nears, they tend to lose out on deep and restful shuteye. Shifting hormonal levels may lead to sleeplessness and a low mood.
Web MD says that premenstrual syndrome symptoms can also make sleep difficult(3). Think about it. Bloating, cramps and lower back or abdomen pain don’t make for a good night’s rest.
Another sleep disorder that affects women is restless leg syndrome (RLS). It’s a condition wherein the sleeper feels an irrepressible urge to move their legs. They feel tingling or crawling sensations typically in their calves.
Just to be clear, RLS isn’t unique to women. But it’s associated with pregnancy, according to the National Library of Medicine(4).
Menopause is also linked to sleep disruptions. This is primarily caused by hot flashes, where women wake up sweating.
Menopause can also lead to sleep apnea. This is a condition wherein you stop and start breathing during sleep. Loud snoring is one symptom.
And while women aren’t more light-sensitive than men, this can also be a problem. Light sensitivity disturbs the 24-hour body clock known as the circadian rhythm. This clock is what regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Light exposure during the day helps us stay awake and alert. But excessive exposure to light at night can be problematic.
Darkness signals our body to rest. It also triggers the release of the sleep hormone, melatonin.
Light sensitivity can prevent women from getting restful zzzs. And this is on top of other sleep issues mentioned above. This is where a sleep mask for women comes in handy.
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