Breescape Says Hormonal Shifts Disrupt Sleep for Up to 60% of Perimenopausal Women
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Updated · PR Newswire · May 26
Breescape Says Hormonal Shifts Disrupt Sleep for Up to 60% of Perimenopausal Women
1 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · May 26
Summary
Up to 60% of women in perimenopause face sleep problems, Breescape said, as it used Women's Health Month to spotlight how hormonal changes can keep women awake across the menstrual cycle, postpartum recovery and menopause.
Lower estrogen and progesterone are central to the problem: less estrogen can reduce melatonin production, while lower progesterone weakens GABA activity, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Kelly Murray, Breescape's sleep wellness advisor, recommended cooling bedrooms to 65-68°F, starting stress-reduction routines 60-90 minutes before bed and keeping consistent sleep and wake times to counter night waking and cortisol surges.
She also urged women to use weighted comfort for anxiety and track sleep against menstrual or hormone patterns so they can anticipate worse nights and adjust bedtime habits in advance.
The campaign also ties those recommendations to Breescape's cooling bedding lineup, including sheets, comforters, pillowcases and an eye mask aimed at hot sleepers and women dealing with hot flashes.