Relationship between hormonal contraceptives and sleep among women of reproductive age: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aetiology of sleep disruptions is unknown, but hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause have been shown to potentially affect how well a woman sleeps. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate whether hormonal contraceptives are associated with a decreased quality of sleep and increased sleep duration in women of reproductive age.

Methods

This review will analyse data from randomised controlled trials or non-randomised comparative studies investigating the association between hormonal contraceptives and sleep outcomes among women of reproductive age. Reviews addressing the same research question with similar eligibility criteria will be included. A literature search will be performed using the MEDLINE, Embase and C

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8504351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature