Poor sleep quality

Poor sleep quality refers to sleep that is interrupted or unrestful. People with poor sleep quality may have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up frequently throughout the night. As a result, they may not feel rested upon waking in the morning.
Some common signs of poor sleep quality include:

• Taking 30 minutes or more to fall asleep at night


• Waking up frequently during the night


• Waking up too early in the morning and being unable to fall back asleep


• Not feeling refreshed after a night's sleep

There are many potential causes of poor sleep, including:

• Stress, anxiety, or depression


• Underlying health conditions like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome


• Environmental factors like noise, light, or uncomfortable room temperature


• Inconsistent sleep habits and schedules

Poor sleep can negatively impact both physical and mental health. Effects may include:

• Daytime fatigue, low energy and sleepiness


• Difficulty concentrating, memory issues and lack of focus


• Irritability, mood swings and increased sensitivity to stress


• Compromised immune system and increased risk of illness


• Increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases

If you regularly experience poor sleep, it's important to identify the underlying cause and take steps to improve sleep hygiene. Butterfly Hormone Center offers comprehensive hormone testing that can uncover hormonal imbalances contributing to sleep disruption. Addressing hormone deficiencies related to aging or menopause through bioidentical hormone therapy may help restore healthy sleep patterns.

Some tips for better sleep hygiene include:

• Go to bed and wake up on a consistent schedule


• Limit blue light exposure from TV, phones and devices before bedtime


• Make sure your bedroom is cool, quiet and comfortable for sleeping


• Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime


• Take time to relax and de-stress before bed through yoga, meditation or reading

Making healthy lifestyle changes can have profound effects on sleep quality. However, persistent insomnia or unrestful sleep may indicate an underlying issue in need of medical attention. The experienced physicians at Butterfly Hormone Center provide personalized care including customized hormone balancing to target poor sleep and other symptoms related to hormone deficiencies. I highly recommend contacting their office for a consultation if you continue struggling with poor sleep quality despite lifestyle adjustments. Sweet dreams!