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  Dr Sonia Davison (Endocrinologist)
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  Sonia is an endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre and her interests include gynaecological and general endocrinology. She is also a Senior Postdoctoral Research ... View profile

  There are many causes of poor sleep around the time of the menopause, and different strategies for different causes of poor sleep. Your health practitioner is the best one to assess and advise you, but a great article which comprehensively looks into this can be also found at: http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/medical-observer/695 Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Lyn Craven (Bowen Therapist, Medical Herbalist , Meditation Facilitator, Natural Medicine Practitioner, Naturopath, Nutritionist)
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  I specialise in gastrointestinal health problems, (leaky gut syndrome, allergies, bloating, candida, IBS, constipation, dysbiosis, reflux), women's health, back pain, RSI, carpel tunnel syndrome, frozen ... View profile

  Some women do experience insomnia during menapause which can be debilitating if they have a full time job and family to care for.  Sleep deprivation can then create other health issues.  Hormonal levels must be assessed and addressed.  Fortunately herbal remedies and homoeopathic's are very helpful at creating a balance with the endocrine system without the many side affects one may experience with pharmaceutical drugs.  Nutrition plays a role since the endocrine system and nervous system need specific minerals in order to function properly.  You may feel your diet is adequate but if you have digestive issues, prolonged stress, emotional issues inbalanced hormones then you need to have a test for mineral levels. I have found hair mineral analysis testing to be one of the best ways to ascertain correct mineral ratios.  It allows you to see how your body is taking up and using the nutrition from your diet - in your tissues - whereas a general blood test shows what is in your blood.  Insomnia needs to be resolved, if you suffer from it you need to see a naturopath who is skilled in addressing this. Reply to this post  |  Report
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