Is PCOS linked to sleep problems? Learn more.

As important as coffee is to wake up in the morning, it’s equally vital to sleep through the night peacefully. Without adequate restful sleep, you may feel groggy, confused, and unable to function. Depriving yourself of certain toxicity is a good habit but sleep deprivation is one thing you want to stay miles away from! If you’ve polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you’re more likely to experience sleep disturbances. Read further to learn more.

PCOS and sleep problems

Sleep disturbances include altered sleep duration, delay of sleep onset, and difficulty in maintaining sleep or awakening early. Moreover, chronic insomnia disorder is diagnosed when insomnia occurs at least three nights per week and for at least three months.

No, binge-watching a show the entire night and sleeping off the entire day doesn’t count as insomnia. It’s a serious disorder where you have extremely poor sleeping habits which may be coupled with anxiety and even depression.

Sleep disturbances and disorders have repercussions for daytime mood, cognition and psychomotor functioning, which acutely affect well-being and daily activities. Aspects of cognition that appear most affected are attention, executive function and working memory, with significant implications for productivity. Fatigue, attention deficits and psychomotor impairment can affect safety, increasing the risk of workplace and motor vehicle accidents. Thus, poor sleep represents a serious health problem.

Since PCOS is characterized by metabolic disturbances, and as the endocrine system has an important role in governing the sleep-wake cycle, it is likely that PCOS interferes with arousal and sleep. It is believed that women with PCOS may be at higher risk for sleep disturbance due to insulin resistance as well.

PCOS treatment

If you’re looking for safe and natural PCOS treatment, go for homeopathy. Why, you ask? Well, here are some reasons which will convince you immediately!

• Homeopathy treats PCOS from its root naturally.
• Since PCOS symptoms differ from person to person, homeopathy finds a personalized remedy that is best suited for you.
• Homeopathic medicines for PCOS treat the illness without any dire side effects.
• It helps to manage any associated complaints.

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Self-care tips

• Improve your sleep hygiene

By improving sleep hygiene you can significantly improve the quality of your sleep. Some natural ways to improve your sleep hygiene are limiting alcohol, food, and drink close to bedtime, avoiding caffeine after your morning cup of coffee, sleeping in a cool, dark room, and limiting screen time at bedtime. Yes, that’s right. Listen to your mother and stay away from your cellphone before bed if you want a peaceful sleep.

• Exercise regularly

If you exercise regularly, you can have a more restful sleep. Exercise reduces daytime sleepiness and disordered breathing symptoms associated with OSA.

• Have a healthy bedtime snack

Did you know that certain dietary patterns can have an impact on your sleep? Research shows that certain foods, and combinations of foods, can affect your daytime alertness as well as your nighttime sleep. It is recommended for women with PCOS to try consuming a small protein-rich snack or beverage close to bedtime.  Protein helps to stabilize blood sugar levels during the night which will prevent from waking up from low blood sugar and hunger pains. Some great protein-rich bedtime snacks include nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and cheese. You can also consider drinking some caffeine-free, herbal tea. A cup of warm tea before bed can help to relax your nerves and settle your mind.

Conclusion

Track your hours of sleep and symptoms. If you think anything is unusual, visit your nearest homeopathy clinic. The expert homeopaths at Dr Batra’s™ can help you to determine a strategy of care and come up with a customized treatment plan. You can make an appointment and let homeopathic medicine for PCOD take care of you and your sleep deprivation.