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Women, Are Your Hormones Keeping You Up at Night?

Hormonal imbalances during menopause can lead to wavy sleep patterns, leaving women feeling exhausted, irritable, and out of sorts during the day.

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At you waking at 3 am and thinking all kinds of random, and likely negative things about the world? For many women, sleepless nights are more than just an occasional inconvenience. In fact, they’re a persistent struggle tied to hormonal changes that occur in their 40s and beyond. 

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"Forties will be your worst decade," said a gynaecologist to 45-year-old Pramila Pradhan, who went to check why she was so moody of late and with no apparent reason to feel anxiety.

Hormonal imbalances can lead to wavy sleep patterns, leaving women feeling exhausted, irritable, and out of sorts during the day. Let’s explore this through the stories of Sujata and Pramila, women navigating the sleepless nights of midlife.

Sujata’s Story: Battling Night Sweats

Sujata, a 47-year-old marketing professional, had always prided herself on being energetic and organized. And clean. But over the past twelve months, she’s found herself waking up drenched in sweat multiple times a night. And felt terribly unhygienic about it, though it is really that.  

Turns out these night sweats are thanks to fluctuating estrogen levels during perimenopause, leaves her feeling drained and unable to concentrate at work. Despite trying relaxation techniques, Sujata continued to struggle with interrupted sleep, which was beginning to impact her confidence and productivity.

She was finally recommended to Gytree by a friend who was on a menopause protein plan. "A nutritionist literally took charge of me. One by one, she sorted my issues in a way that I am managing my menopause so much better."

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So what did the Gytree nutritionist do?

"She went step by step, from making me aware of exactly what I was going through and helping me solve my most difficult challenge first. I started on a protein crafted for menopause and within the first week itself felt a difference."

"In the last three months, she added a sleep gummy which is very comfortable and easy to consume. I find it very effective and it's not a sleep medicine so that's a big help."

Women and health

Women view their overall health as a balance of physical, emotional, and mental well-being, especially as they navigate the transformative stages of life. Menopause, often misunderstood, is not a disease but a natural transition that requires thoughtful management. With the right tools, support, and knowledge, women can address symptoms, maintain their vitality, and embrace this phase with confidence.

Menopause is an opportunity to prioritize self-care and holistic health, enabling women to live vibrant, fulfilling lives. By reframing menopause as a manageable journey rather than a limitation, we empower women to thrive, not just survive, during midlife and beyond.

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