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Article: Women, Menopause and Sleep ... Advice and Tips From the National Sleep Foundation and Mattress Gallery.
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- October 1, 2002
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Business Editors, Health & Medical Writers
KENT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002
The latest reports casting doubts on the safety of certain types of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) regarding increased risks of health problems may mean that many women will seek alternatives for dealing with symptoms of menopause. The difficult decision is further complicated by the knowledge that without HRT, some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia may increase, impacting negatively on a woman's sleep and, in turn, her overall quality of life.
Between 40-50 million women in America are menopausal. According to a 1998 poll ...