Reproductive endocrinology

Over 50% of women affected by menopausal sleep disorders: urgent need to integrate sleep management into menopause guidelines

Eur J EndocrinolPublished Commentary

Authors' conclusion

The "tipping point" of late perimenopause presents a critical window for intervention.

Study context

Population
Perimenopausal and menopausal women
Outcome
Sleep disorders in perimenopause and menopause

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Perimenopausal population affected by sleep disorders

50%-55%

Increased incidence of cardiovascular events with persistent insomnia symptoms, independent of VMS (SWAN 2024 data)

71%

Original publication

Over 50% of women affected by menopausal sleep disorders: urgent need to integrate sleep management into menopause guidelines. Eur J Endocrinol. Published 18 February 2026. doi:10.1093/ejendo/lvag029

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