The Link between Menopause and Insomnia
Insomnia is a common symptom of menopause. However, insomnia often shows up years in advance of menopause, while still in the perimenopause phase so the association is not always evident. The fact is, the most common cause of insomnia is hormonal imbalance, so it is no wonder menopause and insomnia go hand in hand.
It has traditionally been thought that menopause and insomnia were linked because of hot flashes and night sweats which can interfere with the ability to sleep. However, it is now thought the connection lies in decreased levels of serotonin in the brain due to dropping estrogen levels in the blood.
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