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. 2017 Dec 28;12(2):120-123.
doi: 10.1177/1559827617747222. eCollection 2018 Mar-Apr.

In Search of a Good Night's Sleep: Hormones, Mind, Movement, and Breath

Cindy Geyer  1
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In Search of a Good Night's Sleep: Hormones, Mind, Movement, and Breath

Cindy Geyer. Am J Lifestyle Med. .

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are common in postmenopausal women and contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Sleep apnea may be underdiagnosed in women, and other conditions such as insomnia and restless legs may coexist with sleep apnea. This case illustrates the complex interplay of anatomical, hormonal, metabolic and psychological factors that can interfere with restorative sleep, and the importance of both diagnostic testing and clinical history in identifying which combination of therapies will be most beneficial in improving sleep quality and quantity.

Keywords: Cognitive behavioral therapy; Restless legs; insomnia; menopause; sleep apnea.

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Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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