Sleep

Managing sleep changes during menopause may involve managing stress, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and addressing symptoms like hot flashes or night sweats.

Menopause and perimenopause can significantly impact sleep due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can affect the body’s ability to regulate sleep patterns, leading to a variety of sleep disturbances. Oestrogen influences the production of serotonin and melatonin, two hormones that regulate sleep-wake cycles, while progesterone has a calming effect that helps with falling and staying asleep. As these hormone levels decrease, many women experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep.

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Browse Our Menopause Symptom Guides Based On Sleep

Anxiety

Understand hormonal influences, symptoms, and discover effective strategies to manage anxiety during this life transition.

Dizziness or Light-Headedness

Dizziness or light-headedness is a common symptom during menopause, caused by hormonal fluctuations which can affect blood pressure and circulation.

Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are a common symptom that women may experience during menopause due to hormonal changes that affect the quality and quantity of tears.

Headaches & Migraine

Headaches and migraine are common during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations, especially the decline in oestrogen.

Irritability

Discover how hormonal changes influence mood and explore effective tips to manage irritability during this stage.

Joint Pain & Muscle Aches

Joint pain and muscle aches are common symptoms of menopause, affecting many women as their hormone levels change.

Loss of Confidence in Menopause

Loss of confidence is a common symptom during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone, which affect mood and self-esteem.

Loss of Energy and Fatigue

Fatigue and loss of energy are common symptoms during menopause, often caused by hormonal changes, especially the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.

Low Mood

Learn about hormonal changes causing low mood and find practical strategies to manage emotions and improve well-being during menopause.

Memory Problems

Memory problems, such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and mental fog, are common during menopause and perimenopause.

Mood Swings

Learn about hormonal influences, common symptoms, and discover effective techniques to manage emotional changes during menopause.

Night Sweats

Night sweats during menopause and perimenopause are caused by hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which affects the body's temperature regulation.

Panic Attacks

Understand hormonal triggers, symptoms, and explore practical strategies to reduce panic and regain emotional balance during menopause.

Poor Concentration or Brain Fog

Poor concentration, or brain fog, is a common symptom during menopause and perimenopause, caused by hormonal changes.

Reflux & Indigestion

Reflux and indigestion are common symptoms during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.

Sleep Problems & Insomnia

Sleep problems and insomnia are common during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone.

Tearfulness

Learn how hormonal changes can affect emotions and find effective strategies to manage increased sensitivity during menopause.

Weight Gain

Weight gain during menopause is common and primarily caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which slows metabolism.