Insomnia During Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Sleep Better

If you’re not sleeping during perimenopause or menopause, it’s not always just hot flashes.In this episode, I explain why sleep disruption at midlife is often more complex. While night sweats can wake you up, they account for only about a third of nighttime awakenings. I often see a pattern of fragmented sleep — frequent wake‑ups, long stretches lying awake, and early morning waking.We discuss other contributors like anxiety, depression, brain fog, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and even medication side effects. I also share practical sleep hygiene strategies and explain how CBT for insomnia and worry can help break the cycle of sleeplessness.Finally, I review newer non‑hormonal treatments for hot flashes that target the brain’s temperature regulation system and may improve sleep.If you’re struggling with menopause‑related sleep issues, this episode will help you understand what’s happening — and what you can do about it.You can write to us at [email protected] follow us on Instagram @gynoinfo