While almost anything can causeinsomnia, hormonal imbalances are a big reason for sleep disturbance.
Here are ten hormone imbalances that could be jeopardizing your sleep:
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Adrenaline just adds to the already existing stimulation and keeps your brain and body awake at night.
Low DHEA
DHEA builds muscle and bone.
“This visceral abdominal fat (VAT) causes body-wide inflammation,” says Dr. Blum.
Low testosterone
There’s a connection between low testosterone and sleep apnea in both women and men.
Sleep apnea reduces REM sleep and creates low testosteronewhich, in turn, creates more sleep apnea.
High androgen levels
Polycystic ovary disease (PCOS) is considered both a hormonal and metabolic disease.
In general, attempt to get enough sunlight and avoid using blue light-emitting electronics that stimulate the pineal gland.
These can disturb melatonin production.
Women over 40 may also consider an evening progesterone cream supplementation.
