Why do women have more nightmares than men?

Not only that, but her dreams are often stressful and leave a more distinct impression when they wake up.

Psychologists say that changes in women's body temperature - created by the menstrual cycle - are factors that make their dreams come alive and frightening.

Scientists from the University of the West of England (UK) asked 170 volunteers (both men and women) to record their latest dreams. Results showed that 19% of men have nightmares, while 30% of women experience this phenomenon.

Dr. Jennie Parker, the lead researcher, said women's dreams are always more emotional. According to her, women often meet at least three types of nightmares. All three types allow the brain to "rehearse" to deal with dangerous or distressing situations in the future.

Some previous studies have shown that temperature changes are related to dreams. Women's body temperature usually increases after ovulation (mid-menstrual cycle) and drops just before the new cycle begins. Dr. Jennie confirmed that evidence has been found to show that dreams are affected by changes in body temperature.

"The terrible level of nightmares tends to increase when women are about to enter a new menstrual cycle. They also remember their dreams more often," Jennie explained.

Dr. Chris Idikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Research Center, said the differences between men and women have many differences. Dreams are a part of people's sleep and it happens every night, even for those who claim they haven't dreamed once. People are able to remember nightmares if they wake up suddenly by them.