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Menopause and Insomnia
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Menopause and insomnia often go hand-in-hand. Learn about the causes of menopausal insomnia, and find out about traditional and alternative treatments.

Hot Flashes In Menopause
Hot flashes are often a cause of insomnia, disturbed sleep, or sleep loss during menopause. A simple look at hot flashes and night sweats in menopause. Find out what to expect during menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, and learn how to reduce them.

Melatonin - A Natural Sleeping Pill?
Some people claim that melatonin is an anti-aging remedy, a sleep remedy, and an antioxidant. Decide if melatonin is the right sleep aid for your menopausal sleeping problems.

Restless Legs Syndrome
Another possible cause of sleep difficulties during menopause is restless legs syndrome. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of restless leg syndrome.

Depression and Women
Depression is very common in women of all ages, and a common complaint during menopause. Depression can be a cause sleeping problems during menopause.

Sleep Apnea and Menopause
About Sleep Disorders Guide Florence Cardinal examines research that connects sleep apnea with menopausal hormone loss.

Surgical Menopause and Sleep Disturbances
A brief discussion about why sleep disturbances occur in menopause, particularly in surgical menopause, with tips for getting a better night's rest.

Women and Sleep - Understanding Menopause
Excellent information about why women experience sleep disturbances during menopause, with tips for better sleep.

Sleep Soundly Through Menopause
Comprehensive article that explores all aspects of menopause and sleep. From Medscape (requires free registration).

Sleep and Aging
The Sleep Foundation has outstanding material relating to all aspects of sleep problems in menopause, as well as other issues of aging.

Insomnia Resource Center
Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of insomnia. Learn what to do when you can't sleep.

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