What we look at
Progesterone, estradiol, cortisol rhythm (4-point salivary or urinary), blood sugar overnight, thyroid, and sleep apnea screening — which rises sharply in menopause.
Sleep & Hormones
Perimenopause insomnia.
If you fall asleep fine and wake at 2–3 AM unable to drop back off, you don't have a sleep hygiene problem — you have a hormone problem. Progesterone calms the GABA system. When it falls, the brain re-wakes mid-cycle.
Serving Lowell, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale & Bella Vista — Northwest Arkansas
- Sleep through the night
- Calmer nervous system
- Less anxiety
- Better mornings
- Energy through the day
- Mood lift
What works
Oral micronised progesterone at bedtime is the workhorse. Estradiol stops sweats from waking you. We add magnesium glycinate, glucose stabilisation at dinner, and treat any apnea found.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
+Will melatonin fix this?
Rarely — melatonin helps you fall asleep, not stay asleep. Progesterone is the perimenopause workhorse.
+Could it be sleep apnea?
Yes — apnea risk rises sharply in menopause, even at normal weight. We screen everyone with persistent waking.
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