Sleep disturbances - Hormone Health Center

Sleep disturbances affect nearly everyone at some point. They occur when you have trouble falling or staying asleep, which leads to daytime fatigue or sleepiness. Common sleep disturbances include:

• Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep. This can stem from stress, travel, or health issues.
• Sleep apnea: Brief pauses in breathing during sleep, causing frequent awakenings. Risk factors are obesity or having a narrow airway.
• Restless leg syndrome: Uncomfortable sensations in the legs leading to an irresistible urge to move them. It typically happens when lying down.
• Circadian rhythm disorders: When your sleep-wake cycle doesn’t align with day-night cycles. It includes jet lag or shift work disorder.

Diagnosing sleep disorders starts with tracking your sleep patterns in a sleep diary. From there, doctors can often identify the issue and root cause. Common treatments include:

• Improving sleep habits like avoiding screens before bed
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Prescription sleep medication
• Devices like CPAP machines for sleep apnea
• Supplements like magnesium or melatonin

"The team at Hormone Health Center specializes in using bioidentical hormone therapy to resolve many sleep disturbances. Growth hormone and melatonin supplementation under a doctor's care can be safer, more effective alternatives to improve sleep compared to traditional sleep aids with unwanted side effects. Reach out today to see if hormone balance could be the missing link for your quality sleep!"

Getting on top of sleep disorders promptly leads to better health. Poor sleep takes a major toll - it’s linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, and lowered immunity. Seeking treatment not only reduces health risks, but leads to feeling more energized, productive, and mentally sharp. With better sleep, you’re truly investing in yourself. I hope this overview gives some insight on sleep disturbances - their common forms, evaluation methods, and available treatment options both through traditional approaches as well as the promising field of bioidentical hormone therapy. Let me know if you have any other questions! Wishing you healthy, rejuvenating sleep ahead.