In The Press: is your period wrecking your sleep?

From cramps to temperature swings, specialist hormone doctor, Dr Sohère Roked, advises how to manage symptoms..

.'Throughout the menstrual cycle, levels of oestrogen and progesterone rise and fall dramatically, directly impacting sleep architecture,' explains Dr Sohère Roked, a GP and functional medicine doctor working with TOTM. 'Progesterone, which peaks during the luteal phase (the second half of your cycle, around two weeks before your period arrives), has natural sedative properties that promote deeper, more restful sleep. However, as progesterone drops sharply just before menstruation, many women experience insomnia, lighter sleep, and more frequent night wakings.'

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