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Beyond Hot Flashes: The Importance of Sleep in Menopause Management

November 26, 2024

What: A panel discussion featured in The American Journal of Managed Care explores how sleep disturbances during menopause significantly impact women’s health – even if they aren’t hot flashes. Experts in the panel shared that up to 60% of menopausal women report sleep problems, which affect mood, cardiovascular health, and quality of life. The discussion emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to address sleep as a critical part of menopause management.

Key line: “Elinzanetant [a hormone-free drug for menopause treatment] may improve sleep quality in menopausal women, addressing a critical aspect of menopause management.”

Source: AJMC // https://www.ajmc.com/view/beyond-hot-flashes-the-importance-of-sleep-in-menopause-management

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