Q My sleep is irregular and I work a lot of late nights. Could this be related to abnormal bleeding?
A Night-shift work and lack of sleep disrupt the rhythms of melatonin and prolactin, destabilizing the menstrual cycle and ovulation, and can be a cause of abnormal bleeding.
Detailed Answer
The hours between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. are an active period for hormonal regulation and cellular repair. Staying awake during this time disrupts the normal secretion rhythm of estrogen and progesterone, causing the uterine lining to respond irregularly. Prolonged poor sleep leads to adrenal fatigue and excess cortisol, which in turn suppresses the reproductive hormone axis, creating a vicious cycle.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, going to sleep before midnight is considered essential for the recovery of the Kidney (sin) and the recharging of the Chong and Ren meridians. At Dongjedang, we manage a bedtime routine of falling asleep before 11 p.m. as part of treatment, and as the sleep pattern improves, the hormonal rhythm often stabilizes and the frequency of abnormal bleeding decreases.
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