If your sleep has started feeling like a game of roulette—one night decent, the next full of tossing & turning—you’re not imagining things. Hormonal changes play a massive role in how well (or how badly) we sleep, & for women, this shift can start earlier than you think.
So, what’s really going on?
The hormone-sleep connection.
Hormones control nearly every function in the body, including sleep regulation. As we age—especially during perimenopause, menopause, & even pregnancy—key hormones like progesterone, oestrogen, & cortisol fluctuate, creating a ripple effect on our sleep cycles.
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Lower progesterone & oestrogen. These hormones promote deep sleep & relaxation. As they decline, sleep becomes lighter & more disrupted.
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Increased cortisol (the stress hormone). High levels make it harder to fall & stay asleep.
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Body temperature changes. Hot flushes & night sweats? Blame oestrogen drops.
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Higher risk of snoring & sleep apnea. As oestrogen declines, airway muscles relax more than usual, increasing mouth breathing & snoring.
The role of mouth taping in better sleep.
Since hormonal shifts increase the likelihood of mouth breathing, finding a way to support nasal breathing naturally can help mitigate some of these issues.
Here’s how:
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Prevents nighttime dry mouth & disruptions. A closed mouth = uninterrupted hydration.
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Encourages relaxation & oxygen flow. Nasal breathing promotes deeper, slower breathing, signalling calm to the nervous system.
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Supports facial & jawline structure. Avoids the slack-jawed look that can develop over time with habitual mouth breathing.
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Reduces snoring & restlessness. Less airway collapse means a quieter, more restorative sleep.
Small habit, big impact.
While hormonal shifts are unavoidable, small, natural interventions can make a world of difference. Mouth taping is one of them—a simple yet powerful way to support your body as it adjusts. Because while you can’t control your hormones, you can set yourself up for the best sleep possible.
And that starts tonight.
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