Fatigue and menopause

• Oestrogen fluctuates and declines: Falling oestrogen levels affect your body’s ability to regulate energy and maintain stamina, often leaving people feeling drained and sluggish.
• Progesterone declining: Progesterone plays a role in promoting restful sleep. When levels drop, it can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, contributing to persistent daytime fatigue.
• Cortisol fluctuations: Hormonal shifts during menopause can increase stress hormone (cortisol) levels, which deplete energy reserves and contribute to feelings of exhaustion.

HRT can restore balance to your body and energy levels by replacing lost hormones. In turn, this can:

• Improve sleep quality, reducing night sweats and insomnia.
• Stabilise hormonal levels to combat persistent tiredness.
• Address other symptoms, like anxiety and depression, that worsen fatigue.

• Balanced diet: Eating small, nutritious meals throughout the day can maintain energy levels.
• Exercise: Even light activity can boost energy by improving circulation and releasing endorphins.

Stress management techniques: Mindfulness or breathing exercises can help reduce feelings of exhaustion.