This information was reviewed and approved by
Sheila Tsai, MD (3/10/2021).
The first step in managing a sleep disorder is good sleep hygiene, or practicing good sleep habits.
The first step in managing a sleep disorder is good sleep hygiene, or practicing good sleep habits. Poor sleep hygiene can lead to excessive sleepiness and insomnia. It can also interact with other causes of sleep disorders. This results in poor sleep quality.
Read about some sleep hygiene tips to improve the quality of your sleep.
Women and Sleep
If you are a woman and have difficulty sleeping, you are not alone.
Stress. Worries. Weight. Hormones. Obligations. These are just a few of the factors that keep moms, wives, daughters and sisters counting sheep at night and fighting to function during the day. Learn more.