Is Anxiety Associated with Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Insomnia Complaints?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated the relationship between hot flashes, menopausal symptoms, anxiety, depression, and insomnia in postmenopausal women with insomnia complaints.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with 71 postmenopausal women experiencing insomnia, divided into two groups based on the presence of vasomotor symptoms: 41 participants reported hot flashes in the past month, while 30 did not. All participants completed validated questionnaires, including the Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index, Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI).

Results

Women experiencing hot flashes showed a significant association between elevated anxiety levels and menopausal symptoms.

SUBMITTER: Lucena L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12755938 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature