Can’t Sleep? Let’s Fix That

Many people don’t realize that hormones are deeply connected to sleep quality. Hormones regulate everything from your metabolism and energy levels to mood and stress response — and when they fall out of balance, your sleep often suffers.

At Body Balance, we see this pattern often. Patients struggling with fatigue, night sweats, early waking, or restlessness are often experiencing hormonal shifts that directly impact their sleep cycles.

Key Hormones That Influence Sleep

1️⃣ Estrogen and Progesterone In women, these hormones fluctuate with menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause.

• Low estrogen can lead to night sweats and temperature instability, making it hard to stay asleep.

• Low progesterone, a naturally calming hormone, may increase anxiety and restlessness at night.

2️⃣ Testosterone Men and women both need healthy testosterone levels for restorative sleep. Low testosterone is linked to lighter sleep stages and frequent nighttime awakenings.

3️⃣ Cortisol Known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol follows a daily rhythm — high in the morning to wake you up, and low at night so you can fall asleep. Chronic stress or adrenal dysfunction can keep cortisol elevated in the evening, leading to insomnia or restless nights.

4️⃣ Melatonin Produced by the pineal gland, melatonin is your body’s sleep signal. Hormonal imbalances or disrupted circadian rhythms can interfere with its production, throwing off your natural sleep–wake cycle.

Common Signs Hormones Are Affecting Your Sleep

• Trouble falling or staying asleep

• Night sweats or hot flashes

• Early morning awakenings

• Fatigue despite adequate sleep

• Increased anxiety or mood swings

• Low energy or brain fog during the day

If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s worth exploring your hormone levels — especially if traditional sleep remedies haven’t helped.

How Hormone Optimization Can Improve Sleep

Balancing your hormones doesn’t just improve energy and mood — it can also restore deep, restorative sleep. At Body Balance, we take a comprehensive approach:

🩺 Testing: We start with detailed lab work to evaluate your hormone profile, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid function, and cortisol levels. 🎯 Personalized Treatment: If an imbalance is identified, we design a customized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plan tailored to your needs.

Together, these steps can reset your sleep cycles, reduce nighttime awakenings, and help you wake up feeling refreshed.

Start Sleeping Better — Naturally

Poor sleep isn’t just frustrating; it can affect every aspect of your health. If you’re struggling with insomnia or restless nights, your hormones might be the missing link.

At Body Balance, our team specializes in identifying and correcting hormonal imbalances so you can get back to sleeping — and living — better.

📞 Call us today at 785.424.7233

Find your balance. Reclaim your energy. Sleep well again. 🌿