Perimenopause Sleep Guide All Women MUST Watch
About this episode
Dr. Shauna Watts discusses the hormonal reasons behind sleep disruption in perimenopause and offers practical strategies for improvement.
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ Struggling to sleep through the night in perimenopause? Many women do and it’s not just stress or lifestyle. In this episode of the All About You Podcast, Dr. Shauna Watts unpacks the hormonal reasons behind disrupted sleep and shares strategies that actually work. Sleep disruption is one of the most common and overlooked symptoms of perimenopause. Dr. Watts, a GP specializing in perimenopause and menopause care, explains why poor sleep in midlife isn’t just “part of getting older.” It’s hormonal, biological, and absolutely treatable. In this episode, listeners will learn: — Why sleep deprivation in perimenopause is more serious than fatigue — How changes in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol affect sleep — The four major “sleep thieves” keeping women awake: early morning awakenings, night sweats, racing thoughts, and light or fragmented sleep — Practical strategies to improve sleep, including temperature management, sleep routines, food choices, and cortisol regulation — The truth about supplements, magnesium, melatonin…
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