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Estrogen and Sleep

Meaning

Estrogen, primarily estradiol, significantly influences sleep architecture and overall sleep quality. This hormone modulates key neurotransmitter systems and thermoregulatory processes within the central nervous system, both of which are critical for the initiation and maintenance of healthy sleep. Fluctuations in estrogen levels directly impact sleep patterns, a phenomenon particularly noticeable during various reproductive transitions in a woman’s life.