Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
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Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
Understanding mood swings and anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause
Menopause Nurse Memo's
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2 months ago
Understanding mood swings and anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause
Send us a text Perimenopause and menopause are often spoken about in terms of hot flushes, night sweats, and hormonal changes—but the mental health side of this transition is just as important. During this stage of life, fluctuating hormones can bring mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and even depression. At the same time, many women are navigating major life shifts—caring for aging parents, career pressures, changing relationships, or the empty nest—which can all add to em...
Menopause Nurse Memo's
Send us a text Sleep—something so basic, yet so many women lose it right when they need it most. During perimenopause and menopause, disrupted nights become one of the most common and frustrating symptoms. But why does this happen? As oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels begin to fluctuate, the brain’s sleep-regulating systems get thrown off balance. Add in hot flushes, night sweats, increased anxiety, and changes in mood, and suddenly a restful night’s sleep feels out of reach. Wh...
