Pathogenic role of melatonin in sleep disorders in menopausal women

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2013 Nov;156(1):104-6. doi: 10.1007/s10517-013-2289-8.

Abstract

The data on circadian rhythms of melatonin secretion in women of perimenopausal (n=39) and postmenopausal (n=52) age are presented. Each group was divided into control (without sleep disorders) and main group (with sleep disorders). The saliva was collected 4 times a day (6.00-7.00, 12.00-13.00, 18.00-19.00, 23.00-24.00). The study revealed an association between sleep disorders and decreased level of melatonin only in women of perimenopausal age.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melatonin / metabolism*
  • Middle Aged
  • Perimenopause / metabolism*
  • Postmenopause / metabolism*
  • Saliva / metabolism
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / metabolism*

Substances

  • Melatonin