{"id":4110,"date":"2026-06-26T17:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationtimess.com\/?p=4110"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:06:38","slug":"menopause-can-wreak-havoc-on-sleep-experts-say-these-7-products-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationtimess.com\/?p=4110","title":{"rendered":"Menopause can wreak havoc on sleep. Experts say these 7 products can help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Aging is a privilege, but dealing with the hormonal shifts that come with midlife can feel more like a punishment. For instance, menopause specialist Heather Bartos said those going through perimenopause and menopause are likely to experience irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes and disrupted sleep patterns.\n <\/p>

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\n \u201cThe cause is physiologic, not behavioral,\u201d she said, noting that as estrogen declines, serotonin and melatonin levels are affected and unable to regulate sleep cycles as efficiently. Progesterone, which has a naturally calming effect on the brain, also decreases, while at the same time, cortisol patterns can become more dysregulated.\n <\/p>\n

\n The result? Constant wake-ups, hot flashes galore and hours of tossing and turning. Here\u2019s what you should know about how to improve sleep during perimenopause and menopause.\n <\/p>\n

\n What is perimenopause?\n<\/h2>\n

\n \u201cPerimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause, when estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate unpredictably,\u201d Bartos said. \u201cPeriods may still occur but often irregularly.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\nDr. Jaqueline Marecheau, chairperson of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Episcopal Health Services, said this hormonal transition can last for up to a decade, and that throughout perimenopause, one might experience irregular periods, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.\n <\/p>\n

\n What is menopause?\n<\/h2>\n

\nDr. Amy McKenzie, the director of medical affairs and clinical research for consumer biowearable brand Lingo, said menopause is confirmed a year after your last menstrual period. \u201cAt this time, women are no longer fertile, and estrogen has declined,\u201d she said. Despite the bodily changes, Marecheau said hormone levels remain low and stable, and symptoms become more predictable than during perimenopause.\n <\/p>\n

\n How do perimenopause and menopause affect sleep?\n<\/h2>\n

\n According to a 2025 study published by the Journal of Clinical Medicine, sleep disorders are prevalent in up to 47% of people experiencing perimenopause and up to 60% of people experiencing menopause. \u201cWhen estrogen and progesterone levels start dropping, the body becomes more sensitive to temperature, stress and mood changes,\u201d Marecheau said, which can, in turn, lead to the following:\n <\/p>\n

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