The effects of hormonal contraceptive use on sleep patterns in women of reproductive age.

Purpose: Hormonal contraceptives alter hormone levels in women and have been linked to alterations in sleep patterns; however, previous studies yielded inconsistent results and lacked generalizability. This study examines hormonal contraceptive use and its impact on sleep outcomes, including sleep duration and sleep disturbances.

Methods: Women self-reported their sleep patterns and use of contraceptives in the 2017 population-based Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey (n=1,970).