Women have been shown to get poorer quality sleep than men, even when they sleep the same amount or for longer. Additionally, women are also 40 percent more likely to suffer from insomnia Women are more likely than men to get poor sleep quality. Women are also more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, two conditions that are well known to contribute to sleep disturbance. To sleep better, go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Do relaxing activities before bed, like reading, taking a warm bath, or meditating to help signal to your body that it’s time to wind down. Avoid screens/blue light like phones and TVs for at least an hour before bed,” says Dr. Harris, “as these can be very stimulating and keep you up late. If you’re not currently tracking your menstrual cycle, if you have one, you could be missing out on some valuable insight. Because fluctuations in hormones such as estrogen and progesterone throughout the cycle can impact circadian rhythm, sleep changes are also common at certain points, especially during the luteal phase, the phase between ovulation and the start of your period, when body temperature is elevated.
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