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Guardian community team

Tell us: how do you cope with broken sleep during the menopause?

older woman lying on a bed with her hands behind her head
Insomnia and disrupted nights are among the most common, and one of the hardest, symptoms of the menopause. Photograph: TatyanaGl/Getty Images

Insomnia and disrupted nights are among the most common, and one of the hardest, symptoms of the menopause. Hormonal changes can make it harder to fall asleep, cause frequent waking, or trigger night sweats that disturb rest.

We’d like to hear about what has (or hasn’t) helped you manage these challenges. Have you sought medical support, such as a prescription for melatonin or HRT? Have lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, or relaxation techniques made a difference? Or perhaps you’ve tried alternative remedies or found creative ways of coping with broken sleep.

We’re especially interested in the practical steps you’ve taken – big or small – and how they’ve affected your day-to-day life.

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