How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?

Period can greatly impact on sleep, which has led to what’s known as the period sleep gap. Every month, women experience their period differently. They might have painful cramps, feel fatigued, or in some cases have no symptoms at all. But going through their period doesn’t just affect women during the daytime. What it’s really referring to is the effect that menstruation can have on sleep. During menstruation, insomnia is far more frequent, and that can even have effects on the lifespan of a woman.   What does that mean? Why does menstruation affect sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the windscreen phenomenon? How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health? What is 3-MMC, the latest designer drug to hit Europe? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices