Menopause sleep problems and fatigue in Australia

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Vetted, menopause-informed providers who help with the sleep problems and fatigue that are common in perimenopause and menopause, whether you are struggling to fall asleep, waking through the night, or feeling drained during the day. Poor sleep is often tied to other menopause symptoms such as night sweats or low mood, and treating the cause is what helps most.

• If night sweats are waking you, treating the sweats themselves often improves sleep, so it is worth raising with a clinician.
• If you cannot switch off or your mind races at night, psychological approaches such as CBT for insomnia have strong evidence.
• If fatigue is persistent or severe, see a GP to check for other causes such as thyroid problems, low iron, or sleep apnoea.

Who can help: a menopause-informed GP as a first step to assess the full picture, a psychologist for CBT for insomnia, and a women’s health clinic for coordinated care.

Start here: Menopause support in Australia

Safety: see a doctor if fatigue is severe or persistent, or if you snore loudly, gasp, or stop breathing in your sleep, as these can point to sleep apnoea or other treatable conditions.