
Is it normal to wake up frequently at night during menopause?
Recently, I've been wondering if I'm entering menopause, as I often have trouble sleeping at night. May I ask, is it normal to wake up frequently during the night in menopause?

Waking up frequently at night during menopause is to some extent a normal phenomenon. Frequent awakenings at night may be caused by various factors, including but not limited to the following:
1. Mental stress: Menopausal women may face pressure from multiple aspects such as family and work, combined with emotional fluctuations caused by endocrine disorders, such as anxiety, sadness, and depression. These psychological stresses can also affect sleep quality.
2. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction: Due to declining estrogen levels, the normal function of the autonomic nervous system may be affected, leading to changes in sleep structure, prolonged light sleep phases, and shortened deep sleep phases, thus making it easy to wake up during the night.
3. Other factors: Insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, inadequate cerebral blood flow, and other conditions may also cause menopausal women to wake up at night. Additionally, excessive daytime sleep, poor sleep environment, and malnutrition can negatively affect sleep quality. In these cases, the condition is not considered normal and requires medical intervention.
Therefore, menopausal women should maintain good lifestyle habits, such as regular作息 (作息 translates to作息 habits or routines), moderate exercise, and avoiding the intake of stimulants like caffeine in the evening. If any discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.