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Progesterone-induced changes in sleep in male subjects

This 1997 double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study investigated the effects of oral progesterone on sleep architecture in nine healthy male volunteers. Administration of 300 mg micronized progesterone at 9:30 PM significantly increased non-REM sleep, particularly stage 2, and decreased slow-wave activity (0.4–4.3 Hz) in EEG recordings. There was also a trend

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Melatonin as a principal component of red light therapy

A hypothesis paper published in Medical Hypotheses (2007) proposes that melatonin plays a central role in the therapeutic effects of red light therapy (RLT). The authors suggest that RLT may enhance melatonin production or activity, contributing to its benefits in conditions such as sleep disorders, mood disturbances, and certain types

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Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (AIMS) position statement and guideline on the treatment of menopausal sleep disorders

The Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (AIMS) published a position statement and guideline in Maturitas (2019) on managing sleep disorders in postmenopausal women. This comprehensive review addresses sleep disturbances such as insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS), and the impact of vasomotor symptoms (VMS)

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Quality of life and menopause: the role of estrogen

This review article explores the role of estrogen and hormone replacement therapy (ERT/HRT) in managing menopausal symptoms and improving quality of life in women. It discusses how estrogen deficiency during menopause leads to symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction, and mood changes. The review highlights growing evidence

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