Do You Struggle to Sleep?
Do you find yourself tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, wondering why your brain won’t switch off? Or perhaps you wake feeling just as tired as when you went to bed?
If so, you’re definitely not alone.
For many busy professionals, especially women navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of menopause, sleep can become a nightly battle. Yet, good-quality rest is one of the most important foundations of overall health and wellbeing.
At The Dr Jenni Clinic and The Menopause Company, we meet women every day from across the country who are tired of feeling… well, tired. So let’s explore why sleep matters so much, how menopause disrupts it, and how you can finally reclaim those blissful, uninterrupted nights.
Why Sleep Is More Than Just a Luxury
Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets hectic. But it’s not a luxury: it’s a biological necessity. Here’s why quality sleep matters:
✨ Restoration and repair:
While you sleep, your body is hard at work healing tissues, boosting immunity, and recharging your energy levels. Think of it as your body’s daily reset button.
✨ Hormonal balance:
Sleep helps regulate key hormones, including those linked to appetite, stress and mood. When you don’t get enough, cortisol (your stress hormone) can spike, and insulin sensitivity drops, which may contribute to mood swings and weight gain.
✨ Cognitive function:
Your brain uses sleep to process information, store memories, and clear out toxins. Without it, concentration, decision-making and creativity all take a hit, tough when you’re juggling work, home, and everything in between.
✨ Emotional wellbeing:
Ever noticed how everything feels a bit more overwhelming when you’re exhausted? Lack of sleep is closely linked to anxiety, low mood and irritability. It’s harder to feel like your best self when you’re running on empty.
How Menopause Disrupts Sleep
According to the British Menopause Society, up to 60% of women going through menopause experience sleep issues. It’s no surprise really, your hormones are shifting, your body’s adjusting, and your brain is trying to keep up.
Common culprits include:
🔥 Hot flushes & night sweats – Sudden surges of heat can jolt you awake or stop you drifting off in the first place.
😰 Anxiety & mood swings – Changing oestrogen and progesterone levels can affect how calm you feel before bed.
😴 Sleep disorders – Insomnia and even sleep apnoea can become more common during perimenopause and beyond.
🚽 Bladder changes – Needing to get up more frequently during the night disrupts your sleep cycles, leaving you groggy the next day.
The key takeaway? If your sleep has gone haywire during menopause, it’s not just in your head, and help is absolutely available.
Practical Tips for Better Sleep
Here are some expert-backed, menopause-aware strategies to help you drift off more easily and wake up feeling truly rested:
🛏️ Create a calming sleep space:
Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet. Breathable bedding, blackout curtains and even a fan can work wonders.
🕰️ Keep a consistent routine:
Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day—even at weekends. It helps regulate your internal clock.
☕ Watch what (and when) you drink:
Limit caffeine after midday and avoid alcohol in the evening—they’re both sneaky sleep saboteurs.
🧘♀️ Relax before bed:
Wind down with mindfulness, breathing exercises, or apps like Calm or Headspace. Even five minutes of deep breathing can signal to your body that it’s time to sleep.
🏃♀️ Stay active:
Gentle daily exercise (even a brisk walk) can improve sleep quality. Just avoid anything too vigorous late in the day.
🌿 Manage your menopause symptoms:
From natural supplements to HRT, there are many options available to support your sleep. Talk to our expert team to find what works for you.
👩⚕️ Seek tailored support:
Sometimes, a personalised plan is the most effective way to tackle ongoing sleep issues, especially when hormones are involved. That’s where we come in.
What Happens When You Don’t Sleep?
Chronic sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting: it can take a real toll on your health. Long-term poor sleep has been linked to:
- ❤️ Increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure
- 🍰 Weight gain (thanks to those pesky hunger hormones)
- 🦠 Lower immunity, making you more prone to illness
- 🧠 Memory issues and increased dementia risk
- 😟 Higher levels of anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm
Bottom line: sleep is not something to ‘push through’. It’s something to prioritise for your health, your happiness, and your quality of life.
You Deserve Restorative, Rejuvenating Sleep
If sleep is the missing piece in your wellbeing puzzle, it’s time to take it seriously. You don’t need to soldier on through exhaustion, and you’re not alone in feeling like this.
At The Dr Jenni Clinic and The Menopause Company, we specialise in supporting women just like you. With a warm, holistic approach and expert medical insight, we’ll help you understand what’s really going on, and how to get the sleep (and energy!) you deserve with advice and sometimes, if needed and appropriate, prescribed medication.
✨ Ready to sleep better and feel more like yourself again?
Visit The Dr Jenni Clinic to learn more about our personalised support for sleep and menopause.