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A woman wakes from sleep with hot flashes and is sweating and finds it extremely difficult if not impossible to go back to sleep again. Vivid dreams and getting up with a pounding heart are also part of the problem. It is estimated that menopausal related insomnia affects 15 to 17 percent of all women. Before blaming the menopause and the hormonal changes takng place, it is necessary to have a complete medical checkup to detect any other underlying causes of insomnia. These include physical and mental health disorders and lifestyle related causes. The only menopausal specific treatment for sleep problems is hormone replacement therapy. Different studies give conflicting conclusions. It may be that women react differently to hormone therapy and a short trial may determine whether it is right for an individual. Sleep time habits that are useful are keeping the bedroom cool, warm baths, relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation, aromatherapy baths and massage, soft music, using the bed only for sleeping and getting into bed only when sleepy (rather than use it to take a nap or a rest during the day). Mild aerobic exercise early in the evening and consuming foods rich in tryptophan such as milk, banana, fig, dates and tuna will help. Avoiding stimulants like caffeine, alcohol and nicotine and foods rich in tyramine like bacon, cheese, and sausage are also recommended. A glass of wine can also help you get into a good sleeping pattern during this trying time. When the hormone level reaches a balance after sometime, though at a lower level, the problem should sort itself out if it is the menopause that caused it.
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