Did you ever doubt it? Women have problems with sleep that are unique to them alone: <\/p>\n
PMS:<\/strong> 21% of menstruating women report trouble sleeping at least a few nights a week \u00a0due to \u201cthat time of the month.\u201d The number one reason cited: water retention and bloating. The major side effect: insomnia and subsequent daytime tiredness. <\/p>\n Pregnancy:<\/strong> 78% reported disrupted sleep during pregnancy. Difficulty falling asleep and difficuly staying asleep were the number one complaints. How do women cope with the sleep loss? 75% take at least one nap a week. \u00a0 31% say they experience daytime sleepiness, while 84% experience insomnia symptoms at least a few nights a week. \u00a0 <\/p>\n Menopause:<\/strong> 21% of women respondents reported hot flashes during sleep. Hot flashes disturbed sleep at least a few times a week! The most common complaint of women\u2014overall\u2014in relation to sleep? \u201cUnrefreshed upon awakening.\u201d <\/p>\n Source: The National Sleep Foundation\u2019s <\/em><\/strong>2007 Women and Sleep Poll<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n