Sleep disruptions are one of the most common, and frustrating, symptoms of menopause.
Hormonal changes impact sleep architecture, stress resilience, and circadian rhythm — making quality sleep more difficult to achieve.
How hormone shifts affect sleep:
✅ Declining estrogen reduces serotonin and melatonin → impacts sleep initiation and maintenance
✅ Reduced progesterone removes its calming, sleep-promoting effects
✅ Increased cortisol disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles
✅ Fluctuating testosterone and DHEA impacts mood and energy → affects sleep quality
✅ Night sweats and hot flashes impair sleep comfort and continuity
Signs hormone imbalances are driving sleep challenges:
✅ Trouble falling or staying asleep
✅ Night sweats and temperature fluctuations
✅ Waking up too early or waking up unrefreshed
✅ Increased anxiety or restlessness
✅ Mood instability and cognitive fog from poor sleep
How to support sleep during menopause:
✅ Personalize hormone balance support through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted care
✅ Support gut health → influences serotonin and melatonin production
✅ Manage stress and support nervous system resilience
✅ Prioritize blood sugar stability → prevents nighttime cortisol spikes
✅ Create a personalized evening routine to promote relaxation and restorative sleep
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we help women develop comprehensive strategies to support hormone balance and restful sleep — promoting vitality, cognitive clarity, and emotional well-being through the menopause transition.
📅 Book an appointment now with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and take the first step toward healthy aging.