Not Sleeping Well? There May Be a Medical Cause

Menopause
As a woman’s periods start to end, insomnia may begin. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 61 percent of menopausal women have sleep problems. One possible reason: Progesterone levels drop off during menopause. “Progesterone is a sleep-promoting hormone,” says Wellman. Changing levels of estrogen during menopause can also cause sleep disruptions by bringing on hot flashes, sudden waves of intense body heat, and sweating.