#108 - The Menstrual Cycle and Sleep: God's Little Gift Is On The Rag

The menstrual cycle has long been associated with sleep. Emerging research is uncovering more of a bidirectional relationship with sleep. In this episode we will:Provide an overview of the menstrual cycleEvaluate the reciprocity of the relationship between sleep and the menstrual cycleDiscuss the roles of estrogen and progesterone in the cycle and how their relationships might affect sleepReview the 4 stages of the menstrual cycle and how they often impact sleepLook at interventions related to personal knowledge of your own menstrual cycleEpisode Written by Maeve WinterTo participate in the study mentioned in the podcast, use the link below:https://tccolumbia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M5sOpYMa1Ld0mGProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!