Short-sleepers are more likely to suffer from irregular and heavy periods
- Written by: Kat Kennedy, PhD Student, Physiology, University of Arizona
Menstrual periods can disturb sleep, but sleep troubles can worsen menstrual symptoms.Catherine McQueen/Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
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Menstruating women who sleep less than six hours a night tend to suffer heavier and irregular periods. That is the conclusion from our new study, which...
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