In response to these challenges, Secret Linen Store has teamed up with Dr Ella, The Yorkshire Menopause Doctor , to shed light on the factors contributing to these sleep disturbances. Together, they offer valuable advice on how to enhance sleep quality during this phase of life, whether you're dealing with a heatwave, high humidity, or simply seeking to improve your summer sleep experience. Dr Ella explains, "the perimenopause, which starts for many women in their early 40s, and the menopause can often lead to broken sleep and exhaustion, with numerous potential causes.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. A drop in oestrogen and progesterone can cause joint aches and pains, night sweats, and urinary problems, all of which contribute to disturbed sleep. A decrease in oestrogen impacts deep, refreshing REM sleep, and progesterone has a calming effect that helps women fall asleep.
Fluctuations and reductions in both hormones also affect melatonin and cortisol levels, which play a role in how well we sleep and how refreshed we feel in the morning." Dr Ella advocates for practising good sleep hygiene. "I always advise my clients to maintain a consistent bedtime routine, ensure their room is well-ventilated, and even use a fan when it's really warm outside.
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