Three quarters of women experience an interrupted night’s sleep when they’re on their period, research has found.

A poll, of 1,000 women who menstruate, found 53 per cent get anxious at night-time when on their period and will do whatever they can for a peaceful night’s sleep.

It also emerged that of those having an interrupted night, they’re waking up to five times, spending up to 30 minutes awake on each occasion (71 per cent).

Sleeping in the fetal position and wearing extra layers of clothing are among the things women do to try and improve their sleep.