Sleep Quality In Postmenopausal Women Research Articles

The relationship between bone mineral density, vitamin d level and sleep quality in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

The relationship between bone mineral density, vitamin d level and sleep quality in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

Effects of Viola odorata syrup on sleep quality in menopausal women: a randomized, triple-blind, controlled trial.

The present study aimed to assess the effects of Viola odorata syrup on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. This triple-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted on menopausal women presenting to the healthcare centers in Mashhad, Iran, in 2019. The participants were selected using simple random sampling. Participants received 5ml syrup V. odorata or placebo twice a day for 1month. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The 118 eligible women enrolled in the study were divided into two groups of V. odorata syrup and placebo (n = 59each). The analysis was conducted on only84 menopausal women (42 in each group)due to exclusions. Exclusions consisted of 12 participants whowithdrew from the study due to unwillingness to cooperate,8 who had irregularconsumption of the therapeutic syrup, 6 withinaccurate completion of the questionnaire, and 8 due to lack of accessibility. The two study groups were homogenous in terms of demographic characteristics. Before the intervention, no significant difference was observed in the mean PSQI scorebetween the two groups (9.2 ± 2.9 vs. 8.4 ± 2.5) (P = 0.18). However, a significant difference was seen in the mean PSQI scorebetween the two groups (4.9 ± 1.9 vs. 8.1 ± 2.1, P < 0.001) after the intervention. The findings of this study suggest that V. odorata syrup may be a useful therapeutic agent to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women. IRCT20180514039660N1.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women's

Background: Problems that often occur in women who experience menopause psychologically are emotional disturbances, feelings of fear, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, depression, and impaired libido. Physiologically there are problems, including pain during intercourse, menstrual cycles and increasingly varied bleeding patterns, hot flashes (repeated periods of sweating), respiratory problems, vaginal dryness, dry skin, disturbed sleep patterns, and sleep quality. During the transition process of menopausal women, sleep quality is one of the most common and disturbing problems. This research aims to analyze the influence of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women. Methods: this research, using the purposive sampling technique, the researcher selected the respondents according to the inclusion criteria so that respondents have the same opportunity to be selected. In the intervention group, respondents were given progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). The sampling method is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. The number of samples is 17 respondents, carried out at menopause in Badang Village, Ngoro District, Jombang Regency on 04 - 19 July 2023. The analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results: Statistical test results using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test obtained p value = .000, which means that there is an influence of progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in improving Sleep Quality in Menopausal WomenDusun Wates Elderly PosyanduBadang Village, Ngoro District, Jombang Regency. Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is Effectively used to help improve sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Because the therapy trains the muscles of the head, neck, arms, and back in a controlled manner, it works against the sympathetic nervous system to achieve a relaxed and calm state and is easy to do.

The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women

The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on the Sleep Quality of Menapause Women in the Kolaka Health Center Work Area

Menopause is the final phase of a woman's reproduction or it is said that the last menstruation experienced by a woman has a psychological impact, especially sleep disorders.. Four of five women who were surveyed stated that their sleep was often disturbed, especially when it was difficult to fall asleep and woke up feeling it was the middle of the night so they complained of blisters in the morning because the duration of sleep at night was around 4 o'clock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of sleep of mothers before and after carrying out progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Quasy Experiment Method in one group pre test-post test design is the method used with a sample of 30 respondents. The quality of sleep before exercise and after exercise progressive muscle relaxation was measured using a questionnaire. Provision of progressive muscle relaxation exercises in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). There were significant differences in the quality of sleep of mothers before and after progressive muscle relaxation exercises on sleep quality of postmenopausal women, namely sleep quality (p value 0.000), sleep latency (p value 0.000), efficiency (p value 0.000), sleep disturbance (p value 0.000), sleep disturbance (p value 0.000), value 0.001), and disturbed activity (0.005). Postmenopausal women's sleep quality improves after doing progressive muscle relaxation exercises is effective. It can be said that the application of progressive muscle relaxation exercises in menopausal women is very good so that the quality of sleep for menopausal women is of high quality.

Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Anxiety and Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial

Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Anxiety and Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial

Effect of resistive exercise on insomnia and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundSleep disorders are common in postmenopausal women and are linked to poor physical and mental health, which affect quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of resistive exercise on insomnia and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Fifty-six postmenopausal women suffering from sleep disturbance and insomnia participated in this study. Their age ranged from 50–65 years, and their body mass index (BMI) was 25–29.5 kg/m2. They were randomly distributed into two groups of an equal number. Control group received self-care and lifestyle advice, while study group received the same advice in addition to resistive exercises for 20–30 min per session for 4 weeks. Plasma estradiol levels were assessed, as well as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Insomnia Severity Index, which were used to evaluate sleep quality and insomnia pre- and post-treatment.ResultsControl group revealed a significant decrease (p < 0.001) in Pittsburgh sleep quality index and insomnia severity index and a non-significant difference (p = 0.059) in plasma estradiol level post-treatment. However, study group showed a significant decrease (p < 0.001) in Pittsburgh sleep quality index and insomnia severity index, as well as a significant increase (p = 0.001) in plasma estradiol level. Compared to control group, study group showed a significant decrease (p = 0.000) in insomnia and sleep quality, as well as a non-significant difference (p = 0.179) in estradiol level post-treatment. Also, there was a negative correlation between plasma estradiol level and insomnia severity score in the study group post-treatment.ConclusionResistive exercise is an effective modality for postmenopausal women suffering from sleep disorders as it improves insomnia, sleep quality, which in turn affects the quality of life. Increased estradiol level is an important factor that helps improve insomnia in postmenopausal women.

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Quality of Life Among Postmenopausal Women

Background: With increased life expectancy and changes in lifespan, now women spend more years after menopause. Women with menopausal symptoms may experience a lower quality of life (QoL) and complain about poor sleep quality. This study aimed to examine the relationship between QoL and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Methods: This research was a predictive correlational study. The study sample was 200 postmenopausal women referred to the healthcare centers affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad City, Iran, in 2021. The subjects were selected through multistage cluster sampling. To assess the quality of sleep and life quality, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Menopause-Specific QoL questionnaire (MENQOL) were used. The obtained data were analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression in SPSS software, version 21. The significance level was set at P&lt;0.05. Results: The mean±SD age of the subjects was 53.92±6.13 years. Their mean±SD scores of sleep quality and QoL were 48.62±21.98 and 4.93±2.74, respectively, and 37% of women had sleep disorders. The multiple determination coefficient for the linear regression model was equal to 0.35, and there was a significant direct relationship between sleep quality and QoL (b=3.72, 95% CI =2.70-4.74, P&lt;0.001). So for each unit change in sleep quality, the average QoL score increased by 3.72 units. Conclusion: Considering the relationship between sleep quality and QoL in postmenopausal women, it is recommended that these women use appropriate methods to improve sleep quality. Also, health professionals should keep this issue in mind when examining the health status of this group of women.

Adjuvant aromatase inhibitor treatment worsens depressive symptoms and sleep quality in postmenopausal women with localized breast cancer: A one-year follow-up study

First-line treatment in postmenopausal women with estrogen- and/or progesterone-positive breast cancer consists of aromatase inhibitors (AROi). The ability of AROi to promote or worsen cognitive function, depressive symptoms, sleep quality and performance in basic activities of daily life as primary and concomitant outcomes in long longitudinal studies in post-menopausal women has been seldom investigated. This study is a cohort trial which aimed to determine if there were differences in cognitive function assessment, depressive symptoms, and sleep quality after 1 year under AROi treatment and to determine the interrelations between these symptoms. Methods: A prospective 1-year longitudinal study was performed in a representative sample of tertiary hospital. Women with localized breast cancer newly treated with AROi therapy were evaluated for cognitive functions, depressive symptoms, sleep problems and ability to perform basic activities of the daily life at baseline and after 6 months and 12 months under adjuvant AROi treatment. Results: Analysis of cognitive functions by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores did not show significantly worsening under AROi treatment after 6 months and 12 months of treatment compared to the baseline. Analysis of depressive symptoms with the Geriatric Depression Scale and sleep quality with the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) scores showed significant (p < 0.05) changes after 6 and 12 months of treatment with AROi, with women describing more depressive symptoms and more sleep disturbances. Conclusions: Our study found impairments in sleep quality and an increase in depressive symptoms, which has important implications for clinicians as they impair quality of life and adherence to treatment.

The effect of mindfulness training on stress and sleep quality of postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mindfulness is an effective method for empowering women to cope with menopausal changes. This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness training on stress and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. English (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINHAL) and Persian (SID, Magiran) databases were searched until 25 June 2022, using the free and MeSH keywords included Mindfulness and Menopause. The quality of the published papers was evaluated using Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions version 5.2.0. The meta-analysis was conducted in RevMan 5.3 and the results were reported with mean difference (95% confidence interval). The quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. A total of 1206 records were obtained. After removing duplicate and non-eligible records, finally five articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The results indicated that sleep quality score (SMD = -1.44; 95% CI = -2.44 to -0.46; p = 0.004) and perceived stress score (MD = -4.21; 95% CI = -6.41 to -2.00; p = 0.0002) were significantly reduced in the mindfulness training group compared to control group. Mindfulness training is associated with improving sleep quality and perceived stress (with a low quality of evidence) in postmenopausal women. Mental health and quality of life in postmenopausal women impressively affect the community health. Given the low quality of evidence of the studies in this field, randomized controlled trials with better methodologies are suggested.

Qigong for mental health and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.

Background:Menopause is one of the stages in a woman’s life that affects her psychological health, the most frequent being anxiety and depression. In addition, another problem related to this stage is the lack of sleep that causes a decrease in the quality of sleep. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to analyze the effectiveness of a Qigong exercise program on sleep quality, anxiety, and depression in Spanish postmenopausal women.Methods:A total of 125 women were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG) (n = 63) that carried out a Qigong exercise program for 12 weeks, or a control group (CG) (n = 62), which did not perform any type of intervention. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).Results:Women who underwent an intervention program experienced significant improvements for all measured variables, except for the use of sleeping medication and daytime dysfunctions that did not show any significant effect with respect to the group and group × time interaction.Conclusions:After an intervention based on a BaDuanJin Qigong exercise program for 12 weeks, improvements were observed in sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, the total score of the PSQI, anxiety and depression in postmenopausal Spanish women.

The Effect of Dracocephalum Extract on Sleep Quality in Post-Menopausal Women: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Objective: Sleep disturbance is one of the most prevalent problems in post-menopausal females. The current research intended to evaluate the effects of Dracocephalum on sleep disorder in post-menopausal females. Method : The current study is a randomized, double-blind controlled trial, in which 110 post-menopausal women were randomly allocated to Dracocephalum or placebo groups. The intervention group took Dracocephalum capsules containing 250 mg Dracocephalum extract twice daily for one month. While, the placebo group took the same capsule containing 250 mg of starch twice daily for one month. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was completed by the participants of both groups before and after the treatment and the data obtained were analyzed with Chi-square, paired and independent t-test in SPSS (version 20). Results: The mean score of sleep quality before and after the treatment was 12.69 ± 3.98 and 8.58 ± 1.97 in the treatment group, respectively. Also, the score of sleep quality in the placebo group was 13.48 ± 2.60 and 11.21 ± 2.74 at the beginning and end of the research, respectively. The symptoms of sleep disorder in the intervention group significantly improved after the treatment (P < 0.001), while this was not the case with the placebo group (P = 0.155). Besides, there was a significant difference between the two groups in the mean score of sleep quality after the treatment (P = 0.012). Conclusion: Dracocephalum extracts are effective in reducing symptoms of sleep disorders in post-menopausal women.

The effect of continuous care model on sleep quality in postmenopausal women: a randomized clinical trial study.

Introduction and ObjectiveSleep disorder leads to several mental, physical, and behavioral complications. Through continuous care model, it is possible to achieve an efficient recognition of the problems of these patients and allow them to participate in solving their health issues. The effects of continuous care model on sleep quality in postmenopausal women were examined.Material and MethodsTotally, 110 postmenopausal women visiting health center in Kermanshah, Iran took part in this clinical trial. The participants were selected between May 2017 and September 2017. The participants were allocated to control and experimental groups randomly each with 55 members. The normal cares were provided to the control group, while the experimental groups took part in group consultation sessions (once every week, four session each 60-90min). Quality of sleep was examined based on Pittsburg sleep quality index before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and a month flowing the completion of the intervention. For data analyzing, Friedman’s test, Mann-Whitney test, and chi-square test were used in SPSS.ResultsA significant difference was found in the mean scores of the quality of sleep in the experimental group in three measurements occasions in the study (p=0.001). Despite lack of any significant difference before the intervention between the two groups, there was a significant decrease in the sleep quality score in the experimental group one month after the completion of the intervention compared to the control group (p<0.05).ConclusionThe continuous care model improved the sleep quality in the postmenopausal women.

The effect of probiotics on mood and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial.

Symptoms associated with menopause could be a public health issue in the world, characterized by a permanent cessation of menstruation due to lack of ovarian follicular activity 12 months after menopause. It leads to mood swings, sleep disturbances and hot flashes. Modification of lifestyle and proper nutrition program are involved in improving mood and sleep quality. Thus, the aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of probiotics on mood and sleep quality (primary outcomes), quality of life, satisfaction with the intervention and side effects (secondary outcomes) in postmenopausal women. This triple-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 66 postmenopausal women aged 45-55 years in Behbahan city-Iran in 2020-2021. Women were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Intervention group received 100g of yogurt containing probiotics and control group received 100g of ordinary yogurt daily after lunch for 6 weeks. Before the intervention and 6 weeks after the intervention, the participants completed the Pittsburgh sleep quality scale, DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 items), and the menopause quality of life (MENQOL) questionnaire. Independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U and ANCOVA tests were used for data analysis. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of socio-demographic characteristics and baseline values. Six weeks after the intervention, based on ANCOVA test and by adjusting the baseline score, the mean anxiety score (adjusted mean difference (AMD): -0.56, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): -0.01 to -1.12; P=0.044), mean stress score (AMD: -0.76, 95% CI: -0.01 to -1.52; P=0.046) and mean quality of life score (AMD: -4.86, 95% CI: 3.06 to -6.66; P<0.001) in the group receiving probiotic yogurt were significantly lower than those in the control group. However, in terms of mean scores of depression and sleep quality, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The results of this study suggest the effects of consuming probiotic yogurt on improving anxiety, stress and quality of life in postmenopausal women. However, further studies are needed to obtain a definite conclusion in this regard. Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT): IRCT20120718010324N57; Date of registration: 30/06/2020. URL: https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/47177/view; Date of first registration: 21/07/2020.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction group training improves of sleep quality in postmenopausal women

Background and purposeSleep disorder is one of the most common problems during menopause, which affects different areas of people's lives. Today, mindfulness is one of the concepts that have attracted a lot of attention due to its desirable effects and low side effects. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) group training on sleep quality of postmenopausal women.MethodThis is a quasi-experimental parallel study. The study involved 66 eligible postmenopausal women 45–60 years’ old (n = 33 in each group) during 2019–2020. The minimum score of women was 5 from Pittsburgh questionnaire. Eight sessions weekly (120-min/session) MBSR group training was conducted in the intervention group and menopausal health in the control group for two months. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests were utilized to analyze the data using SPSS software (version 25). The significance level < 0.05 was considered.ResultsSocio-demographic characteristics of participants were no statistically significant difference between the study groups before the intervention. The results showed that mean of overall quality of sleep score was before the intervention 10.21 ± 3.03, after the intervention 4.7 ± 2.45, and one month after the intervention 4.69 ± 2.4 respectively in intervention group (P < 0.001). While there was no significant change in the mean overall quality of sleep quality in the control group.ConclusionAccording to the results, MBSR group training is an effective strategy for improving the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. Therefore, could be used to improve the sleep quality of postmenopausal women by midwifery consultants in health centers.

The Effect of Citrus Aurantium Aroma on the Sleep Quality in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACTBackground: One of the most common problems in menopausal women is sleep disturbance. Citrus aurantium has sedative, hypnotic, and anti-anxiety effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Citrus aurantium aroma on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women.Methods: This was a double-blind randomized controlled trial that was conducted from Feb to Dec 2019 on 80 postmenopausal women who suffered from sleep disturbances. The participants were assigned into two groups randomly. Women in the intervention group were requested to use 2 drops of essential oil of Citrus aurantium, twice a day, for 4 consecutive days in a week, for 4 weeks as inhalation. The control group received almond oil in the same way. The quality of sleep was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention started. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 21, and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: After 4-weeks of intervention, the mean score of sleep quality was significantly lower in the Citrus aurantium group compared to the control group (5.75±1.33 vs 13±1.59, P<0.001). In the intervention group, all dimensions of PSQI were improved significantly (P<0.001).Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the aroma of Citrus aurantium essence could significantly improve the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. Therefore, it is recommended that health care providers should inform the postmenopausal women and advise them to use this intervention for reduction of sleep disorders.Trial Registration Number: IRCT20160427027633N7

Melatonin and the health of menopausal women: A systematic review

Melatonin is involved in multiple changes that characterize the aging and can potentially be a safe and effective treatment for menopausal women. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the medical literature on the health benefits of oral melatonin administration on menopausal women. The electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched systematically on interventional studies that evaluated the association between oral melatonin administration and the health of menopausal women. Risk for bias was assessed for randomized, controlled studies by the RoB v.2 tool and for non-randomized trials by the ROBINS-I tool. Twenty-four studies on melatonin treatment in various aspects of women's health were included in the final systematic review. The studies included 1,173 participants. No evidence was found for an independent effect of melatonin on hemodynamic measures or markers of glucose metabolism. There is some evidence that very low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides levels increase during melatonin administration. There is a fair amount of evidence that melatonin treatment has a favorable effect on bone density and BMI. Melatonin treatment improves EEG patterns and subjective sleep quality in postmenopausal women with preexisting sleep impairment. In a dose of 3mg and above, melatonin improves climacteric symptoms in one or more domains. The vast majority of the studies had a low risk for bias. In light of multiple health benefits and an excellent safety profile, melatonin administration should be considered in menopausal women.

The effect of group cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in postmenopausal women.

The menopausal period is associated with several complications in women. One of these complications is sleep disorders including insomnia disorder that can affect all aspects of personal life. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on insomnia severity and sleep quality among postmenopausal women. This was a randomised clinical trial in which 46 women were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups, one receiving CBT-I and a control group. The CBT-I group received six sessions of training, while the control group received only usual care. A demographic questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), were used to collect the data. The ISI and PSQI were measured at baseline, 3 and 6weeks after intervention, and in a 4-week follow-up. The Independent t test, the chi-square test, generalised estimating equation models, and Bonferroni correction were applied to analyse the data. According to our results, in the CBT-I group compared to the control group, the mean ISI, PSQI, sleep onset latency, sleep time, and sleep quality score reduced continuously from baseline to week 3 and from week 3 to week 6, and remained constant from week 6 to week 10. The mean sleep efficiency score improved significantly from baseline to week 3 in the CBT-I group and remained unchanged until the end of the study. CBT-I could significantly improve insomnia severity and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Therefore, using this method is recommended for menopausal women with insomnia.

Investigation the effect of jujube seed capsule on sleep quality of postmenopausal women: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Bakground and objectiveSleep disorder is among the most common problems in the life of postmenopausal women. Because of the complications of chemical drugs, many women prefer to use herbal supplements for relieving sleep problems. So, the main objective of this study was to determine the effect of the jujube seed capsule on sleep quality in postmenopausal women.Materials and methodsThis study was a double-blind clinical trial conducted on 106 postmenopausal women in Khuzestan province, southwest of Iran. All participants were selected by a simple non-probability sampling method. Data were collected through a demographic data form and the Pittsburgh sleeps quality index (PSQI). Individuals were randomly divided into intervention (n = 53) and control (n = 53) groups. The intervention group received 250 mg oral jujube seed capsule and the control group received a placebo capsule twice a day for 21 days. After the treatment, the PSQI was completed in both intervention and control groups. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test and the Chi-square test using SPSS software version 24, and p-value < 0.05 was considered as the significance level.ResultsThe results revealed that after treatment, the mean scores of sleep quality decreased in the intervention and control group. Although this difference was statistically significant in both intervention and control groups (p-value < 0.05), more reduction observed in the intervention group (p-value < 0.001).ConclusionConsumption of the jujube seed capsule had a positive impact on improving the sleep quality of postmenopausal women and could be recommended as a useful herbal medication.

Evaluating the effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Treatment with CPAP on Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) among post-menopausal women

Background: Menopause is associated with increases in sleep-related complaints, including insomnia and mood disorders with associated sleep disruption. Decreased sleep efficiency seen on the polysomnography (PSG) may be related to menopause, OSA, or aging. To identify and treat a new pattern of problems that present with the onset of menopause, sleep physicians should have a better understanding of the effect of OSA treatment with CPAP on quality of life among menopausal women. Therefore, in this study, we hypothesized that sleep architecture improvement with the treatment of OSA would result in subjective improvements in sleep quality in postmenopausal women as assessed by the Post PSG Sleep Assessment (PPSA). Method: In this study, we prospectively analyzed 49 menopausal women diagnosed with OSA presenting to the George Washington University’s Medical Faculty Associates, Center for Sleep Disorders. From 2012 to 2016, this sample of responders was invited to undergo in-laboratory polysomnography. Patients were treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Pre-treatment SF-36, Hamilton rating scales (HAM-D) for depression, insomnia severity index, Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), and MRS scores were compared with three-month post-treatment scores with Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Result: During the recruitment period, 60 women underwent polysomnography and were diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea. During the initial follow up visit, 49 women met the eligibility criteria for the study. There was a trend for higher average Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in patients who were non-compliant to the CPAP treatment (Using the Medicare adherence criteria of ≥ 4 h of use on 70% of nights) than the individuals who adhere to the CPAP treatment. (7.29 versus 6.0 respectively, p< .849). Conclusion: Although findings show that compliance to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (as assessed by AHI) treatment with CPAP, was unrelated to the severity of menopausal symptoms, there is good evidence that treating OSA improves depression with OSA-related symptoms (i.e., daytime sleepiness, cognitive deficits, etc.). Overall, this study shows that sleep apnea symptoms are more severely expressed by OSA patients who are non-compliant with CPAP treatment.