Author Interviews, JAMA, Menopause, Telemedicine / 19.05.2016
Telephone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improved Insomnia and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Susan McCurry
Principal Investigator
Clinical psychologist and research professor
School of Nursing
University of Washington
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Dr. McCurry: Every woman goes through menopause. Most women experience nighttime hot flashes/sweats and problems sleeping at some point during the menopause transition. Poor sleep leads to daytime fatigue, negative mood, and reduced daytime productivity. When sleep problems become chronic – as they often do – there are also a host of negative physical consequences including increased risk for weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Many women do not want to use sleeping medications or hormonal therapies to treat their sleep problems because of concerns about side effect risks. For these reasons, having effective non-pharmacological options to offer them is important. (more…)