menopause prevent sleep
menopause prevent sleep
Menopause disrupts sleep primarily because declining estrogen and progesterone affect temperature regulation, mood, breathing, and the body's natural sedation, while rising cortisol and life stress compound the problem. The result is insomnia, night sweats, fragmented sleep, and, for some, sleep apnea or restless legs. The good news: these mechanisms are well understood, and evidence-based treatments like CBT-I, hormone therapy, and targeted sleep habits can restore restful sleep.