Insomnia, Sleep Health and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Women

Insomnia affects women differently and more commonly than it affects men. At the Center for Women’s Integrated Health, we understand the complexities of chronic insomnia. With expertise in the unique causes and related health challenges affecting our patients, our team specializes in evidence-based approaches to help you improve sleep health and experience more restful sleep.

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder with symptoms that vary from person to person, including:

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep at night
• Waking up too early
• Not feeling rested after a night's sleep

During the daytime, people with insomnia may experience:

• Tiredness or sleepiness
• Irritability, depression or anxiety
• Difficulty paying attention, focusing or remembering
• More mistakes or accidents than usual
• Constant worrying about sleep

Insomnia, Estrogen and Sleep Health

As estrogen rises and falls, it can trigger or worsen symptoms of insomnia.

Also, some women naturally have a higher risk of experiencing sleep disturbances. They may find that even subtle changes in stress, health, mood disorders, medication, schedule or other areas can trigger insomnia symptoms.

Insomnia Treatment for Women

How does cognitive behavioral treatment work for insomnia in women?

After a thorough evaluation, cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBT-I) will likely be your first step toward experiencing more restful sleep.

This evidence-based approach involves learning structured exercises that help train your mind to replace negative sleep behaviors with positive sleep behaviors.