How to Get Better Sleep and Support Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Andrea Matsumura

Are you getting enough sleep but still waking up exhausted? Or struggling to fall asleep while your mind won’t switch off? Better sleep starts with understanding what may be getting in the way, including the two-way relationship between sleep and your hormones.

In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford welcomes Dr. Andrea Matsumura, a physician board-certified in internal medicine and sleep medicine. Dr. Matsumura explains how to build a sleep routine that works with your body and why persistent sleep problems deserve more than another supplement. She discusses melatonin, magnesium, hormonal changes, and overlooked sleep apnea symptoms to help you understand what to try and when to seek medical evaluation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Why Do I Wake Up at 3 A.M.?

02:47 How Do Hormones Affect Sleep?

07:36 REM vs. Deep Sleep: What’s the Difference?

10:29 How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule

14:44 What Are the Effects of Sleep Deprivation?

17:51 When Should You See a Doctor for Sleep Problems?

21:30 How Do Estrogen and Progesterone Affect Sleep?

25:43 Does HRT Help With Sleep Problems?

28:18 Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Women