If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 AM wondering why sleep seems impossible these days, you’re not alone. Menopause and perimenopause can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle, leaving you exhausted, irritable, and wondering if you’ll ever feel rested again.
The good news? Once you understand why it’s happening, you can take steps to fix it.
The Hormone-Sleep Connection
Hormones play a huge role in regulating sleep, and during menopause, they start fluctuating (or disappearing altogether). Here’s how they affect your ability to get quality rest:
😴 Estrogen: Helps regulate body temperature and keep sleep cycles stable. Low estrogen = night sweats & restless sleep.
😵 Progesterone: Has natural calming properties. Declining levels = more nighttime anxiety & difficulty staying asleep.
🌙 Melatonin: This “sleep hormone” naturally declines with age, making it harder to fall and stay asleep.
🔥 Cortisol: Menopause-related stress spikes can increase cortisol levels at night, keeping you wired instead of sleepy.
My Go-To for Better Sleep
Balancing hormones naturally (or with BHRT) is key, but sometimes we need a little extra help. One of my personal favorites for occasional sleep struggles is Best Rest by Pure Encapsulations—a gentle blend of magnesium, valerian, passionflower, and other calming ingredients.
💤 Want to try it? You can order Best Rest (and browse the entire catalog of pharmaceutical-grade supplements at 20% off retail) through my Fullscript store:
Other Sleep-Boosting Tips
✅ Keep your bedroom cool (heat triggers night sweats!)
✅ Stick to a consistent sleep schedule
✅ Cut out screen time before bed (blue light messes with melatonin)
✅ Try a wind-down routine—reading, meditation, or light stretching
Hormones and sleep are deeply connected, but with the right approach, you CAN wake up feeling rested again. 💙
