The Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Sleep of Women of Reproductive Age.
Sleep Med Clin
; 18(4): 435-448, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Research about the effects of hormonal contraceptives on sleep has been performed but is subjected to important levels of methodological heterogeneity. Hormonal contraceptives impact sleep, but the direction of this association is not clear. Most studies describe a negative sleep profile among contraceptive users, including increased sleepiness, insomnia symptoms, decreased sleep efficiency, and a reduced overall sleep quality. Hormonal intrauterine contraceptives are associated with less negative effects. More research on the field, especially randomized controlled trials, is needed to increase the level and certainty of evidence about the effects of hormonal contraceptives on sleep.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Progestinas
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Distúrbios do Sono por Sonolência Excessiva
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sleep Med Clin
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil