Throughout my teens, twenties and early thirties, great sleep was something I could always rely on. But now that I’m in my early 40s, trouble sleeping has started to punctuate my nights — and perimenopause is likely to blame.
Sleep disturbances caused by perimenopause are more common than you might think. Studies indicate that as much as 47% of women experience sleep difficulties during the perimenopause. This is the reproductive stage leading up to the menopause and lasts, on average, around four years.
Here, Dr. Lindsay Browning, a globally renowned sleep expert, outlines how perimenopause can wreak havoc on your sleep, as well as sharing the coping mechanisms she recommends.
