Sleeping better in the second half of your cycle
Why sleep can feel harder before your period, and small changes that may help you rest in the luteal phase.
In the days before a period, many people sleep less deeply or wake more often. Body temperature is slightly higher in the luteal phase, which may play a part.
Keep the room cool
A cooler bedroom and lighter bedding can make it easier to fall and stay asleep.
Keep a steady rhythm
Going to bed and getting up at similar times every day helps your body clock, especially in weeks when sleep feels fragile.
Go easy late in the day
Caffeine in the afternoon and alcohol in the evening can both disturb sleep.
Track it
Log your sleep and symptoms in Ovara to see whether poor sleep follows your cycle. If it does, you can plan around it.
When to see a doctor
If poor sleep lasts for weeks or affects your daily life, talk to your doctor.
This article is for general information and isn't medical advice. Talk to your doctor about your own health.
