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somnio during menopause

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In this article, you will learn why sleep disorders are common during menopause and how somnio can support you when insomnia is present as a comorbid condition.

Why can sleep disorders occur frequently during menopause?
Sleep disorders occur very frequently during menopause. Menopause is a natural stage in women’s lives that is associated with a change in hormone production. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, and melatonin levels can directly affect total sleep time, sleep quality, and the sleep-wake rhythm.

Many women report difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night during this phase of life, frequent nighttime awakenings, or waking up early in the morning. Hot flashes, night sweats, and a changed “internal clock” can also further impair sleep. In some women, the sleep pattern shifts forward, so that they become tired earlier in the evening but wake very early in the morning and then can no longer fall asleep.

In addition to hormonal changes, psychosocial factors often also play a role. Worries about one’s own health, changes in the family environment, work-related burdens, or rumination about sleep itself can further destabilize sleep and lead to a stressful cycle of contraction and sleeplessness.

Does somnio treat sleep disorders during menopause?
What is important here is: somnio does not treat hormonal causes of menopause. The app does not replace gynecological or medical evaluation. somnio is specifically aimed at people with chronic insomnia and digitally implements cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) – an evidence-based recommended first-line treatment for persistent sleep disorders.

However, somnio can be useful when insomnia requiring treatment is present during menopause. CBT-I can help change sleep-related thoughts, worries, and behavior patterns, stabilize sleep, and improve how you cope with nighttime waking or rumination. Studies show that CBT-I is also effective in women during menopause and can have a positive effect on sleep quality, well-being (by day), and quality of life.

How does somnio address sleep changes during menopause?
In the somnio program, sleep changes in connection with hormonal changes are addressed, among other things, in the "Sleep Knowledge" module. The goal is to better classify sleep and provide individual, everyday strategies. The following always applies: Not every technique fits every phase of life. If you notice that individual methods are currently not helpful for you, you can adapt the training flexibly.

When should you seek medical advice?
If you have pronounced menopausal symptoms, severe night sweats, persistent daytime tiredness, or if your sleep worsens significantly, you should seek medical advice. In some cases, hormonal treatment may also be useful. The decision about this should always be made together with a health care professional.

In summary: Sleep disorders during menopause are common and can be explained well. somnio can support you if insomnia is present – as an addition, not as a replacement for medical evaluation or treatment.

Any questions?
If you have questions about the somnio app – both regarding content and technical issues – you can contact our support team at any time. You can reach us by email at support@somn.io or directly via the support feature in the app. We respond within 24 hours, seven days a week. You can reach us by phone Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 14:00 on 0341 978 528 48, excluding public holidays.