Normal Reproductive and Endocrine Life Stages: The Impact on Sleep Disorders

Abstract

Sleep disorders effect people at all stages of life. The manifestations and treatment considerations may vary at different life stages and by gender. Hormonal changes over the life span have an impact on disease mechanisms and predisposition. In more recent years, research has continued to explore these details. Although more work is needed in this area, current information has helped to broaden the understanding, and hopefully the awareness, of sleep disorders in women. This chapter will provide an introduction sleep disorders’ manifestations and treatment in women from menarche, child-bearing years, menopause and beyond.