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Episode 193: Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep?

Episode 193: Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep?31 Aug9 min

Waking up in the middle of the night and wondering, “Why am I wide awake?” is incredibly common in menopause. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we’re breaking down the four major factors that can disrupt your sleep: declining estrogen, declining progesterone, nighttime blood sugar and cortisol changes, and hot flashes. Understanding the “why” is the first step toward knowing what to do next. If you prefer video, you can always watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here: https://www.y...