Decrease in Estrogen Levels during Menopause Causes Insomnia

Posted on December 19, 2007 in Latest News

When a woman enters the menopause phase, estrogen levels in her decreases. This affects the proper functioning of the minerals and leads to mineral deficiency. Mineral deficiency highly influences sleeping disorders.

Generally it is observed that women during their pre-menopause and menopause years tend to suffer from chronic insomnia, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, hot flashes, fatigue and night sweats. According to the author of Natural Hormone Balance for Women, Uzzi Reiss, M.D, “Some of the above reactions occur nearly simultaneously whenever the level of estrogen falls.”

According to the latest report of Consumer Affair.com approximately 70% of the women will suffer from some of the symptoms while entering the menopause phase. Most of the symptoms are easily manageable with nutritional remedies, hormonal drugs and healthy lifestyle. The report doesn’t recommend hormonal drugs for women with increased risk of cancer, heart disease or stroke. Almost for all women of 50 yrs or more the chances of developing these diseases are 35-50%.

The research conducted under the guidance of Mildred Seeling, M.D., shows the link between the decline of estrogen and its symptoms with the onset of menopause and the mineral deficiency. This research study was published in American College of Nutrition Journal. Dr. Mildred Seeling says “Estrogen enhances magnesium utilization and uptake by soft tissues and bone and may explain the resistance of young women to heart disease and osteoporosis — as well as the increased prevalence of these diseases when estrogen production ceases.”

When balanced with calcium magnesium works best. According to pioneer nutritionist Adelle Davis’s observation with the decrease in estrogen level calcium absorption also decreases and it is lost with the urine. Hence during menopause calcium deficiency symptoms like insomnia, headaches, nervousness and irritability are common.

Magnesium deficiency results in disturbed and restless sleep often accompanied by frequent night-time awakenings. According to research finding of Dr. W. Davis not all forms of magnesium are effective, but magnesium chloride is highly beneficial in combating insomnia. The research report shows that 90% of 200 patients were benefited from magnesium chloride. Patients reported rapid induction of sleep and uninterrupted sleep. Waking tiredness, tension and anxiety disappeared during the day.

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