Experts generally recommend 7-9 hours of sleep for both men and women.
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However, women may face sleep disruptions due to hormonal fluctuations, especially during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
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Women's sleep patterns can be influenced by hormones like oestradiol, which affects sleep quality and cycles. Hormonal changes during different life stages can make sleep more challenging.
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Women are more likely to experience insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea than men. These conditions may lead to women needing more sleep to feel rested.
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New mothers often experience more sleep loss than fathers. On average, new mothers lose 42 more minutes of sleep per night than their male counterparts.
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1. Stick to a schedule 2. Create a good sleep environment 3. Mind your diet
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Everyone’s sleep needs differ, so regardless of your sex, you may need to experiment to figure out the right amount of sleep for yourself.
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