When we think of oxytocin, the so-called "love hormone," we often associate it with feelings of bonding, trust, and affection. From the joyful connection of a mother with her newborn to the warm glow of romantic intimacy, oxytocin plays a central role in how we connect with others. But did you know that this powerful neuropeptide is also closely linked to sleep? Let’s explore how oxytocin affects sleep, its benefits, and how you can naturally boost your levels for a better night’s rest.
Hormones play a critical role in regulating our bodies, from energy levels and mood to growth and sleep patterns. Among these, prolactin is often associated with lactation and breastfeeding, but its influence goes far beyond milk production. Prolactin also plays an important role in sleep regulation and overall recovery. Understanding the relationship between prolactin and sleep can provide insights into why we feel so tired after a long day or during certain physiological phases, such as postpartum recovery.
In this post, we’ll explore the fascinating connection between prolactin and sleep, its role in our bodies, and how imbalances in this hormone can affect rest and recovery.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide and is characterized by hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, and the presence of cysts on the ovaries. While the exact causes of PCOS are still not fully understood, emerging research suggests that sleep plays a crucial role in the development and management of this condition. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate relationship between sleep and PCOS, shedding light on how improving sleep quality and prioritizing healthy sleep habits can help alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Postmenopausal women go through significant life changes. Their hormones are unregulated, they may be retiring from work, experiencing body changes that are harder to manage, and the emotional toll of going through menopause can be extreme.
However, for women who are postmenopausal, a new study has found that disrupted sleep is related poor mood, or depressive moods, in postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women are more likely to have interrupted sleep due to life changes, hormone imbalances, and just age-related sleep changes.
Continue reading to learn more about sleep in postmenopausal women, and ways for them to improve their sleep for improved mood and mental health.
Sleeping problems during the menstrual cycle is very common. In fact, women have more sleeping problems than men, and that's partly due to the constant fluctuation of hormones that happen throughout the month. In the days leading up to a woman's period, she may experience something called premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or something more severe called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). In this article, we will talk about how PMS can lead to insomnia, and what are some ways to improve one's sleep while traversing through a menstrual cycle.
Sleep is important for a variety of reasons, but one important reason to get good sleep is to improve your fertility. If you and your partner are trying to conceive, getting good sleep will absolutely help your chances of successfully getting pregnant. Continue reading to find out how sleep can impact your fertility and what are ways to improve how much sleep you're getting.
If you wake up feeling tired, then you may want to know that there is a bidirectional relationship between hormones and your sleep. There are certain fluctuations of hormones that should naturally be occurring throughout the day. These fluctuations can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle, helping you to reach your peak number of hours of sleep. When these fluctuations are off and out of sync, you may find yourself having trouble getting the recommend 7-8 hours of sleep. Continue reading to find out how sleep and your hormones can influence each other.
Menopause is a change that middle-aged women go through where their menstrual cycles stop and their ovaries stop producing eggs. Women, around age 40, will begin to stop producing estrogen and progesterone, a phase called perimenopause. One year after their last menstrual cycle, they officially hit menopause and enter postmenopause. Throughout these three phases, there are abrupt changes in hormones that can negatively impact sleep. Keep reading to find out how sleep can be impacted by menopause.
In the life of an average woman, she will experience 7 significant hormonal shifts. These shifts occur during puberty, during adult menstrual years, during pregnancy, postpartum, twice during perimenopause, and post-menopause.
It's no surprise, then, that the National Sleep Foundation reports that women are much more likely to report sleep problems than men. Hormones may be entirely to blame for this phenomenon given that hormonal fluctuations have a direct relationship with quality of sleep.