How your menstrual cycle impacts sleep — plus 3 ways to beat period insomnia

If you menstruate, there’s a good chance you’re among the estimated 90 percent of women who experience one or a few PMS symptoms like bloating, cramps and mood swings. One thing you may not realize is that the other phases of the menstrual cycle, as well as your period, can influence how well you sleep.

While hormonal changes can throw some women through a loop (in terms of their sleep quality and overall sense of well-being), symptoms like period insomnia and low energy aren’t inevitable.