There are few studies of sleep in menstrual-related disorders. Preliminary evidence
indicates subtle differences in sleep and circadian regulation in women with severe
premenstrual syndrome, and increased subjective sleepiness in the premenstrual phase.
Symptoms may be relieved in some sufferers with partial sleep deprivation. Primary
dysmenorrhea occurs in approximately 25% of women who self-report sleep disturbance,
a finding confirmed by laboratory-based study of sleep in these women. Menstrual cycle-related
sleep disturbance appears to be highly prevalent; more research is needed to investigate
the role of sleep in the etiology of menstrual disorders and the role of sleep manipulation
in their treatment.
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