What to try first
Cool sleeping environment, moisture-wicking bedding, limiting evening alcohol and caffeine, and treating hot flashes. If insomnia persists, ask about CBT-I and whether vasomotor treatment or HRT is appropriate. Book HormoneFit.
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Why does menopause disrupt sleep?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nathan Roth, MDCM, FRCSC, FACOG · Updated 2026-07-26
Why does menopause disrupt sleep?
Menopause often disrupts sleep through night sweats, hormonal effects on sleep architecture, mood changes, and aging-related sleep shifts. Treating vasomotor symptoms (including with HRT when appropriate), CBT-I strategies, and sleep hygiene can help. HormoneFit evaluates sleep problems for women across Ontario.
- Night sweats are a major driver of awakenings
- Estrogen and progesterone changes affect sleep quality
- Anxiety and mood shifts compound insomnia
- Cooling the bedroom and consistent schedules help
- CBT-I is effective without medication side effects for many
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