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Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for chronic insomnia in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sleep medicine·October 1, 2026·PMID 42247852
Why it mattersChronic insomnia in menopause is common and impacts quality of life, cognition, mood, and cardiovascular risk. This review clarifies that non-pharmacological strategies, especially CBT-I and arousal-reducing techniques, are effective first-line options, while pharmacotherapy lacks robust long-term data.
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