What Does Melatonin Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Menopause and Melatonin
For women, melatonin levels can vary significantly during the onset of menopause. During a woman’s perimenopausal period, her body is adapting to the changes in her reproductive system. While the length of menopause differs from woman to woman, symptoms can persist for up to seven years.
Throughout this entire stretch of time, melatonin levels are said to be all over the place. While experts are unsure of the exact role of melatonin in the menopausal transition, a majority of women will experience difficulty sleeping due to decreased levels of the hormone being produced throughout the process.
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