Disrupted Sleep
“For a lot of women, behavioral strategies can provide hot flash relief and restore sleep quality.” — Rebecca C. Thurston, Ph.D., FABMR At the Translational Science Symposium on Midlife Wellbeing held in advance of the 2021 Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society, expert Dr. Rebecca C. Thurston, Professor…
Menopausal transition coverage in mainstream media isn’t always the most accurate with respect to scientific research and clarifying what’s not yet known — two things we think are really important. This recent article from Oprah Magazine does a good job — except for the definition of menopause. Here are four truths…
Sudden onset menopause from hysterectomy — many of the same symptoms as the menopausal transition. Here we share an opinion piece from the Guardian written by Diane Danzebrink. In it, she shares her experience of sudden onset menopause after a hysterectomy. Many of her symptoms will sound very familiar to…
Many, many women experience disrupted sleep as hormonal patterns change. Here we share quotes and results from our on-site short survey on sleep. Quotes from women I agree with alcohol sensitivity. I crave it before my period and it makes me 3 times worse when I do drink before bed….
There are many things to try before resorting to a melatonin supplement (see videos one and two, links below). If you decide to try a melatonin supplement, this video covers what dose to start with, when to take it, what side effects to be aware of and thoughts on finding…
Want a better night’s sleep? Learn how to support your natural melatonin rhythms for better sleep. In this, the second of a three-part video series with Dr. Paula Witt-Enterby, a melatonin expert, shares what to do — and not do — for improved sleep. Full transcript below. And, a recent study…
Menopausal anxiety and feelings of overwhelm begin for many women during the menopause transition. We loved this interview with Jo Mosley, who learned to surf in her 50s after menopausal anxiety knocked her confidence. An excerpt: What drove you to get involved with fitness? Desperation! I was not sleeping and…
There are two types of melatonin — a supplement taken to improve sleep and a naturally-occurring hormone produced in the brain. Learn more and improve your sleep. In this, the first of a three-part video series from an interview with Dr. Paula Witt-Enterby, she shares what women in their 40s…
Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby Discusses Recent Research on Melatonin, Sleep and The Menopausal Transition In the Q&A that follows Dr. Witt-Enterby explains how our natural melatonin rhythms work. That’s right, melatonin is not just a supplement taken to improve sleep; it’s also a hormone made by a gland in our brain….
Even though the “how” is what you are really looking for, we are going to start with a brief discussion of the “why” because understanding is empowering and motivating when it comes to improving your sleep. Why Care About Improving Your Sleep There is the obvious — how crappy you…
Trouble sleeping? Waking at night? We suggest tracking when you sleep poorly to see…