The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping During Menopause: Strategies You Can’t Ignore

Transform your sleep with practical strategies designed for women navigating the transition into menopause.

One in two women between the ages of 40 and 59 wakes up feeling tired. More than half sleep less than seven hours.

I believe sleep deprivation is one of the most critical modern epidemics.

We know that sleep disorders are linked to many chronic illnesses. And women tend to experience them more often than men. In fact, nearly every woman I see in my menopause clinic has some form of sleep issue.

Sleeping seems simple. But with so many tasks and distractions fighting for our attention, it becomes a challenge for most of us — especially with the added hormonal changes of menopause.

My previous article discussed why sleep is important and how menopause affects it. Here’s a hint if you haven’t read it: it affects women’s sleep a lot — and not in a good way. Some symptoms of perimenopause can begin as early as your 30s, so don’t think this article only applies later in life.

Knowledge empowers us to make changes and can help fuel our motivation.

But knowing isn’t enough. Today, we’ll go deeper into practical tools to improve your sleep during the transition to menopause.

There’s a lot to cover. You may feel overwhelmed — especially if you didn’t sleep well last night. So take your time reading, and start by applying two or three small things first.

Small, consistent steps lead to big outcomes. And if you’re reading this, you’re ready for change. Let’s begin.