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Sleep disturbances during &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/early-signs-of-perimenopause&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;perimenopause&lt;/a&gt; are primarily due to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/which-hormones-does-menopause-affect&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hormonal changes&lt;/a&gt;, including the natural decline of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/estrogen-vs-progesterone&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;estrogen and progesterone&lt;/a&gt;.These two hormones play a crucial role in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/insomnia/hormonal-insomnia-symptoms&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;regulating sleep&lt;/a&gt;, and their decline can lead to disruptions that impact sleep.&amp;nbsp;Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone may lead to frequent and severe &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/understanding-hot-flashes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hot flashes&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/hot-flashes-at-night&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;night sweats&lt;/a&gt; that wake you at night. Also, the decrease in estrogen also impacts melatonin production, which can disrupt your &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.healthline.com/health/circadian-rhythm-sleep-disorder&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;circadian rhythm&lt;/a&gt; and make it harder to fall and stay asleep.Level up your Menopause Mindset! Join The MAYA Menopause Community SEARCH &lt;strong&gt;Over Forty and Fabulous or 
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