Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD
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May is Better Sleep Month, a time to focus on how essential sleep is to your overall health. If you’re experiencing poor sleep, chronic fatigue, or frequent wake-ups during the night, your hormones might be playing a bigger role than you think.
At Denver Hormone Institute of Colorado, we help patients restore hormonal balance because healthy sleep habits alone often aren’t enough when underlying imbalances are present.
In this blog, we will explore how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep and what you can do to start getting the rest your body needs.
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Key Takeaway
Sleep and Hormones: What’s the Connection?
The relationship between sleep and hormones goes both ways. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect how well you sleep, and in turn, your sleep patterns influence how those hormones function.
When levels are too low or out of balance, you may experience:
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Night sweats
- Restlessness or light sleep
- Early morning wakeups
- Fatigue even after enough hours of sleep
These issues can affect not just your sleep quality but also your mental health, emotional health, and overall quality of life.
How Hormonal Imbalance Disrupts Your Sleep Routine
Estrogen helps regulate body temperature and keeps serotonin levels steady, both important for quality sleep. Progesterone has calming effects on the brain, which support deeper, more restorative sleep. Testosterone helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle, especially in men.
When these hormones are out of sync, you are more likely to struggle with:
- Poor sleep quality
- Sleep deprivation
- Mood swings and anxiety
- Fatigue and low motivation
- Changes in sleep schedule
Many people try to power through with caffeine, supplements, or screen-free bedtime routines. But if the root cause is hormonal, those tactics often fall short.
Improving Sleep Health During Better Sleep Month
The entire month of May is dedicated to the benefits of sleep, but if you have been doing all the right things and still feel tired, it may be time to dig deeper.
At our Denver office, Dr. Bruice offers comprehensive hormone testing and individualized treatment plans using bioidentical hormones. Addressing hormonal imbalances can lead to more consistent, restorative sleep and help ease other related symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, and low libido.
In addition to optimizing hormone levels, we recommend:
- Keeping a regular sleep schedule
- Avoiding blue light and electronic devices before bed
- Creating a peaceful, dark sleep environment
- Engaging in daily physical activity
- Managing stress to support both sleep and hormone health
Hormone Health = Better Sleep = Better You
When your hormones are balanced, better sleep comes naturally. You will not only feel more rested, you will support your immune system, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, and improve your mood and energy levels.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Bruice in Denver
Ready to improve your sleep and feel like yourself again? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bruice in Denver to find out if hormone optimization is right for you.
To book an appointment at the Denver Hormone Institute of Colorado, call (303) 957-6686 or complete the online inquiry form. We are located at 55 Madison Street, Suite 575 Denver, CO.
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