Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Everyday Wellness™

Ep. 539 “Waking Up at 3AM Every Night?” – The Best Sleep Strategies for Women on HRT | Menopause & Sleep

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Why do hot flashes still disrupt sleep even when women are on hormone replacement therapy?
Cynthia Thurlow addresses why women on HRT still wake up at 3 a.m., explaining that sleep issues are multifactorial, involving persistent hot flashes, sleep apnea risks, chronic stress, aging-related changes, and gut health. She offers practical strategies like sleep hygiene, supplements, and CBT-I to improve sleep quality.

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A short Midlife Minute on HRT and sleep, built around practical supplement ideas.

Cynthia Thurlow's Midlife Minute format keeps the focus tight, answering one question about HRT and sleep without wandering off topic. The discussion stays practical and names myo-inositol, melatonin, adaptogenic herbs, Rolora, and ashwagandha as options that come up in the…

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You wake at 3 a.m. and want one clear HRT-and-sleep answer, not a vague lecture.

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