The Real Reason Women Can't Sleep (And What to Do About It)
Sleep is often one of the first things to go during the transition into menopause. These solutions can help you wake up on the right side of the bed.
By Jihan Thompson
Rebalance Hormones
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), once considered risky because its side effects have been linked to heart disease, blood clots, and breast cancer, is back in favor as one of the most effective ways to relieve certain symptoms of menopause when the treatment is used for a short term and in low doses. By replacing estrogen and progesterone that the body no longer produces naturally, HRT can improve sleep quality.
From the September 2014 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine