Treatment of chronic insomnia disorder in menopause: evaluation of literature.

Authors: Hrayr Attarian, Helena Hachul, Thomas Guttuso, Barbara PhillipsJournal: Menopause (New York, N.Y.)Published: February 23, 2016DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000348

Moderate EvidenceSystematic Review

Insomnia Menopause Symptoms

In Plain Language: sleep, explained

This paper reviewed existing research on treatments for insomnia that occurs during menopause, examining what scientific evidence shows works best. The authors analyzed multiple studies to provide doctors and patients with guidance on the most effective and safe options for managing sleep problems caused by hormonal changes.

Key Findings: what this systematic review found about sleep

✓This review examined scientific evidence for treating insomnia specifically in menopausal women experiencing sleep problems related to hormonal changes.
✓The authors analyzed multiple existing studies to identify which treatment options are most effective and safe for managing menopausal insomnia.
✓The research aimed to provide clinical guidance for both healthcare providers and patients on evidence-based approaches to menopausal insomnia treatment.

What This Means for You

While this review examines evidence-based treatments for menopausal insomnia, reflexology is not mentioned as a primary focus, so evidence specifically supporting reflexology for this condition remains limited.

What This Means for Practitioners

Use this literature review to understand the broader context of menopausal insomnia treatment and position reflexology as a complementary approach alongside evidence-based therapies rather than as a standalone primary treatment.

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Sleep: common questions

What does this study say about sleep?

What did this study find?

This review examined scientific evidence for treating insomnia specifically in menopausal women experiencing sleep problems related to hormonal changes. The authors analyzed multiple existing studies to identify which treatment options are most effective and safe for managing menopausal insomnia. The research aimed to provide clinical guidance for both healthcare providers and patients on evidence-based approaches to menopausal insomnia treatment.

How strong is this evidence?

This is a systematic review and we rate its evidence moderate. It was published in Menopause (New York, N.Y.). This study is indexed here for context; it did not test reflexology itself.