Why You Sleep Worse on Your Period

Why You Sleep Worse on Your Period

If you toss, turn, overheat, cramp, and wake up a hundred times during your period you’re not imagining it.

Your hormones are the reason.

 

Your Body Temperature Rises

Right before and during your period, progesterone drops. That messes with your internal thermostat, making you feel warmer and more restless at night.

Hot flashes and night sweats aren’t just for menopause they happen during periods too.

 

Cramps Wake You Up

Your uterus is contracting to shed its lining. Those contractions don’t clock out just because it’s bedtime which is why cramps often feel worse at night.

 

You Have to Pee More

Hormone shifts affect how your body holds fluid. Many people notice more nighttime bathroom trips during their period, which breaks up deep sleep.

 

Your Mood & Stress Are Higher

Estrogen helps regulate serotonin the “feel good” brain chemical that also supports sleep. When estrogen drops before your period, anxiety rises and sleep gets lighter.

 

Bad period sleep is hormonal, not personal. If you feel exhausted, moody, or foggy, it’s because your body is doing serious work.

And when your period shows up, Tampon Tribe’s clean, organic period products help you stay comfortable so you can get as much rest as possible. 

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