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.

Choose A Symptom

Browse Our Menopause Symptom Guides Based On Sleep

Anxiety

Learn what triggers menopause anxiety, how to spot the signs early, and the treatments that make the biggest difference.

Dizziness or Light-Headedness

Learn why menopause can trigger dizziness and how to feel steady again with simple, effective solutions you can start today.

Dry Eyes

Discover why menopause triggers dry eyes and the proven fixes that restore comfort, clarity, and confidence in your daily life.

Irritability

Discover why irritability hits during menopause, the hidden causes behind mood shifts, and the proven strategies that help you feel balanced again.

Joint Pain & Muscle Aches

Struggling with stiff joints or aching muscles in menopause? Discover why it happens and the best ways to ease pain and feel stronger again.

Loss of Confidence in Menopause

Struggling with confidence in menopause? Discover why self-esteem dips, the hidden triggers behind it, and proven steps to feel strong again.

Low Mood

Struggling with low mood in menopause? Discover why it happens, how to spot the signs, and proven ways to feel lighter and more like yourself.

Headaches & Migraine

Learn why menopause triggers migraines and how to reduce them with expert tips, treatments, and lifestyle changes tailored for this stage of life.

Memory Problems

Discover why menopause causes memory lapses and brain fog – and the proven lifestyle and medical options that help you regain focus.

Mood Swings

Struggling with mood swings in menopause? Discover what’s happening, why it matters, and proven ways to steady your emotions.

Panic Attacks

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

Reflux & Indigestion

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

Sleep Problems & Insomnia

Night sweats, insomnia, restless nights? Discover why menopause disrupts sleep and the proven solutions that can restore calm, restorative rest.

Tearfulness

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

Night Sweats

Waking drenched at 3 am? Discover what really causes menopause night sweats and the proven ways to finally sleep comfortably again.

Menopause Fatigue

Feeling drained no matter how much you rest? Discover why menopause causes fatigue and the proven steps to regain balance and energy.

Weight Gain

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