Insomnia can be defined as the inability to sleep, or waking up long before the time for awakening, or feeling uncomfortable after waking up from sleep, for no less than three days a week, and for three months,
the problem of insomnia is one of the most common sleep problems And affects women more than men, where the proportion of women who suffer from the problem of insomnia is estimated at approximately 25%, and the chance of developing insomnia in women increases with age,
The women need at least 7 hours a day of sleep to obtain adequate rest, It should be noted that the incidence of chronic insomnia which lasts for a long time may lead to increased risk of certain health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and depression.
Causes of insomnia in women Insomnia is divided into two main types, namely primary and secondary insomnia.
primary insomnia :
This one actually occurs without a major cause, or it may be caused by some changes in the routine of life such as travel, or exposure to some psychological stress.
secondary insomnia :
It is insomnia caused by the presence of a problem that led to it, and it may be temporary or chronic depending on the cause Here is a statement of some of the causes of secondary insomnia :
Lifestyle :
Such as spending a long time talking to friends during bedtime, working long hours, in addition to the responsibility of children and home, so care must be taken to exercise some exercise, and relaxation exercises to help improve sleep quality.
Hormonal disorder :
Hormonal changes that occur in women during the menstrual period may be accompanied by suffering from insomnia in addition to some other symptoms, and the chance of developing insomnia in women after menopause increases, and it should be noted that some therapeutic methods help get rid of this problem, and other symptoms accompanying it, so it is worth checking with the doctor in this case to determine the appropriate treatment.
Sleep disturbances :
Insomnia may be caused by one of the other sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea, which is represented by temporary respiratory disturbances during sleep, which leads to waking up to sleep to compensate for the body's lack of oxygen, and in some severe cases, this condition may occur 10 times a night One of the other problems that may lead to insomnia is the suffering of a person sleeping in the same room from snoring, or another sleep disturbance such as restless legs syndrome, which is a nervous disorder that is characterized by an unpleasant feeling and an urgent desire to move the feet.
Painful events:
Some people may suffer from insomnia as a result of watching or experiencing a painful event, such as wars, traffic accidents, and natural disasters. This problem can be treated by taking some medications used to treat mental anxiety.
Eating stimulants:
Such as caffeine and nicotine found in tobacco products, in addition to consuming alcohol, and although alcohol may lead to feeling sleepy at first, it may lead to waking up too early and not being able to return to sleep.
Sleeping environment:
Where sleeping in a noisy environment, or around bright lights, or sleeping on an uncomfortable bed leads to insomnia and difficulty sleeping.
Pregnancy:
Pregnancy is accompanied by some disorders that increase the possibility of waking up during sleep, such as cramping of the legs, lack of feeling comfortable, and a desire to urinate, and these disorders often occur in the last third of the pregnancy, and some hormonal changes after pregnancy and the awakening of the child repeatedly increase the problem Mother's insomnia.
Health problems:
Many health problems may lead to insomnia, including the following: Cancer. Side effects of some medications. Mental disorders such as depression, and anxiety. Brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Diseases that lead to chronic pain, such as arthritis. Diseases that cause difficulty breathing, such as asthma. Thyroid hormone disorder. Stroke. Gastrointestinal diseases such as heartburn.
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