Before, during, and after menopause can be difficult times in a woman’s life—especially when it comes to getting quality sleep. Beyond the physical and hormonal changes beginning to take place in the body, there may be other factors that keep women up at night and prevent them from getting the rest they need. Hormonally speaking, estrogen and progesterone levels are on the decline during this time, and these declining levels can contribute to symptoms of insomnia.

There are other factors that can impact sleep as well, such as hot flashes, night sweats, depression, and mood swings. Stress can also play a major role when it comes to insomnia. Whatever the cause behind sleep disruptions, taking steps early on to get sleep back on track can help prevent symptoms of menopause from getting worse, as well as helping improve focus, energy, and overall health.