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Sleep effects of psychological therapies for menopausal symptoms in women with hot flashes and night sweats: A systematic review.

Post reproductive health
September 1, 2024
Nicole E Carmona et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review the effects of psychological treatments, including mindfulness-based therapies, on sleep disturbance in peri-/postmenopausal women.

Results Summary

The study found preliminary support for mindfulness-based stress reduction in improving sleep among women with significant vasomotor symptoms, though most evidence focused on cognitive-behavioural therapies and clinical hypnosis.

Population

Peri-/postmenopausal women with sleep disturbances and significant vasomotor symptoms.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
group cognitive-behavioural therapies for menopausal symptoms
increase
sleep
women with significant vasomotor symptoms
-
have positive effects
#1
self-help (guided and unguided) cognitive-behavioural therapies for menopausal symptoms
increase
sleep
women with significant vasomotor symptoms
-
have positive effects
#2
clinical hypnosis for menopausal symptoms
increase
sleep
women with significant vasomotor symptoms
-
have positive effects
#3
mindfulness-based stress reduction
increase
sleep
peri-/postmenopausal women
-
preliminary support
#4
Abstract

Sleep disturbance is frequently reported by women during the menopausal transition due to various physiological changes and environmental factors. Insomnia is a critical treatment target for its deleterious effects on daytime functioning and quality of life and increased risk of developing a depressive disorder. Due to medication side effects and patient preferences, there is increased interest in the use of psychological treatments that address the myriad of menopausal symptoms, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, clinical hypnosis and mindfulness-based therapies. The objective of this article is to review the effects of psychological treatments for menopausal symptoms on sleep disturbance in peri-/postmenopausal women. We conducted a systematic review of the literature using PubMed and reference lists from inception until May 2023, including 12 studies that evaluated sleep as a secondary outcome. Most studies found that group and self-help (guided and unguided) cognitive-behavioural therapies and clinical hypnosis for menopausal symptoms have positive effects on sleep among women with significant vasomotor symptoms. There was preliminary support for mindfulness-based stress reduction. Future research including more diverse samples and women with sleep disorders is needed. Evaluating the implementation of psychological therapies in clinics where menopausal women seek care is an important next step.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
FemaleHumansCognitive Behavioral TherapyHot FlashesHypnosisMenopauseMindfulnessQuality of LifeSleep Wake DisordersSweating
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.50
Normalized Score0.63
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