Here is part 2 of our info on Insomnia and Menopause:

If you prefer not to take medication of any kind, there are other things you can try. The first is to improve your sleep “hygiene”… follow a prescribed bedtime routine each and every night.

• Go to bed and wake at the same time every day.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the evening.
• If you wake up and don’t fall back asleep, get up and do a quiet activity.
• Don’t read or watch television in bed.
• Get some exercise and do enough during the day so you are tired at night.

If you still find yourself waking at night… maybe it isn’t so bad. Some women find it nice to have a little extra time to catch up on their reading or do other quiet activities while the rest of the house is asleep.

If you find yourself experiencing insomnia as you enter menopause, it is not uncommon. As you can see, there are several things for you to try that may alleviate the problem. Sleep problems in menopause don’t have to ruin your life.

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