Ep. 539 “Waking Up at 3AM Every Night?” – The Best Sleep Strategies for Women on HRT | Menopause & Sleep

January 8
16 mins

Episode Description

We have another Midlife Minute episode today, dedicated to a single theme, where I answer listener questions one at a time in a concise and focused format.

Join me today as we dive into HRT and sleep issues.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How persistent vasomotor symptoms can continue to disrupt sleep, even once hormone levels are optimized

  • Different types of hormones and delivery methods can impact sleep quality.

  • Why we tend to get sleepy earlier in the evening and wake up earlier in the morning as we age

  • Estrogen and progesterone impact sleep quality in different ways.

  • How chronic underlying stress, anxiety, and mood issues impact sleep quality

  • The value of cognitive behavioral therapy and structured insomnia interventions

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