ReviewFrontiers in sleep2023
Sleep in women: a narrative review of hormonal influences, sex differences and health implications.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Sleep quality and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Sauna bathing: motivations, perceived benefits, and gender differences- a descriptive health promotion study.International journal of circumpolar health · 2026Article
- Differential effects of P2Y12 inhibition on sleep and glymphatic function in male and female mice.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2026Article
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Management of Perimenopausal Sleep Disturbances: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Association Between EAT-Lancet Diet Adherence and Sleep Quality in Lactating Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.Health science reports · 2026Article
- The association between sleep duration and mental health among pregnant women in rural northwest China.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Factors Associated with Poor Sleep Quality Among Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Associations between estradiol levels and subjective sleep parameters in a large cohort of men and women.Endocrine connections · 2026Article
- Glycemic Control, Quality Of Life, And Social Determinants Of Sleep Quality In Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Clinical neuropsychiatry · 2026Article
- The impact of intermittent energy restriction on women's health.The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society · 2026Review
- Association between adherence to Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet with sleep quality, sleep duration, inflammation, and oxidative stress among Iranian adults.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
- What Do We Know About Prevention of Frailty in Women?American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025Review
- Pregnancy Rhinitis: Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Diagnostic Challenges, and Management Strategies-A Narrative Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in women: gender in sleep respiratory medicine is a first step towards personalized medicine.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Review
- Nutritional and Lifestyle Behaviors and Their Influence on Sleep Quality Among Spanish Adult Women.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Relationship between multidimensional sleep health and depression during late pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- The Role of Polysomnography for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Weight-adjusted-waist index is associated with increased risk of sleep disturbances in the U.S. adult population: an analysis of NHANES 2007-2012.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2025Article
- Different temporal relationship between sex hormones and sleep status in midlife women: a longitudinal cohort study.Sexual medicine · 2025Article
- At the Intersection of Pain and Sleep: a Roadmap for Preclinical Pain Research.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Sleep is a fundamental biological behavior that affects various aspects of health and wellbeing. However, there are some differences in respect of sleep between men and women. Notably, there are sex differences in relation to sleep problems and the potential comorbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, that are associated with these problems, with some evidence suggesting that women may have a greater predisposition to sleep disturbances. This narrative review provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature in respect of sex differences in the sleep, with the main focus being on women. Basic research has investigated sex-specific distinctions in sleep architecture, sleep quality, and circadian rhythms, while clinical studies have examined sex differences in sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. This narrative review also highlights the impact of the periods of hormonal fluctuations that occur across a woman's lifespan - such as during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause phase - and examines their effects on sleep. It also explores the influence of social and cultural factors on sleep patterns in women. Taken together, the evidence suggests that women may be more susceptible to sleep disturbance, and that gender-specific factors should be considered when evaluating sleep in clinical practice. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms that underlie this and help guide the development of sex-specific interventions to improve sleep quality and promote holistic health in women.
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