Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Dysmenorrhea is defined as pain during menstruation and might be caused by increased endometrial prostaglandin production. It is a highly prevalent medical condition (45–95% of women internationally) which can be part of a woman’s reproductive life. Throughout the literature, dysmenorrhea has been shown to affect daily functioning such as socialization, work and academic performance during menstruation and quality of life. However, dysmenorrhea and its im...

Introduction: Sleep disorders, including insomnia disorder, can affect all aspects of personal life and often occur during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Data on the number of women who suffer from sleep disorders during menopause range from 28% to 63%. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a multi-component, drug-free treatment approach that targets behavioral and cognitive factors that contribute to chronic sleep disorders. The aim of this scope ...