Insomnia can be caused by many things, one of which is hormones.
That is why many women with PCOS have so much trouble getting to sleep and more importantly staying asleep.
Go to the doctor and you'll receive the brilliant advise of simply "reducing your stress will help reduce the insomnia".
DUH! If it were that easy, wouldn't we have done it by now? They'll probably prescribe prescription sleep aids like Ambien, Rozerem or suggest you to use some over-the-counter medications like Unisom, Tylenol or Advil PM, etc.
While those medications have helped many with insomnia, they do not come without their risks or problems.
They all come with Side affects and cause additional stress on our livers (which we know we DO not need) Also, some are more sensitive to the medications than others, they often have drug interactions and your body can become immune to them.
There are alternatives including foods, and herbal supplements to help you sleep.
I've found these to be much more effective, and they have no side affects at all.
The most common herbs to help sleep are:

• Chamomile
• Hops
• Valerian Root
• Kava Kava

Essential Oils such as Lavender and Jasmine can also be used to safely help you relax and sleep better.
Regulating your hormones is essential in controlling PCOS & its symptoms.
However hormone regulation can take time, and the longer you go without adequate sleep, the harder it is on your body.
Its essential to treat/control your insomnia immediately as your immune system is adversely affected by your lack of sleep.
Recent studies also show that you are more likely to gain weight and have heart related issues/diseases if you sleep less than 7-8 hours per night.
For more information  about PCOS and its related issues, visit : http://www.
pcosinfo.
com