Sleep disorders come in two kinds, one related to sleep apnea and the other related to the failure to stay awake due to stress. The use of over-the-counter sleep aids should be encouraged over prescription sleep aids as they are safer and are not habit forming. Menopause has no impact on insomnia.

Sleep disorders come in two kinds, one related to sleep apnea and the other related to the failure to stay awake due to stress. The use of over-the-counter sleep aids should be encouraged over prescription sleep aids as they are safer and are not habit forming. Menopause has no impact on insomnia.
· As a backup to over-the-counter sleep aids, benzodiazepines are most useful and first line.
· Discuss best practice for insomnia assessment.