How Coffee Makes Menopause Worse

Caffeine can be a great afternoon pick-me-up, but during menopause, that energy comes at a cost. Here are 4 reasons why coffee may be making your menopause symptoms worse

Bad sleep is one of the most common menopause symptoms. During menopause, hormones like estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate. But melatonin (your sleep hormone) also begins to fluctuate. Adding caffeine on top of inconsistent melatonin causes:

• Difficulty falling asleep
  
• Frequent nighttime awakenings
  
• Poor sleep quality

Menopause is already a stressful time for anyone. But with caffeine, your adrenal glands produce higher amounts of cortisol, leaving you feeling even more stressed . Chronically elevated cortisol can also:

• Worsen anxiety and mood swings
• Cause blood sugar crashes
• Increase inflammation
• Lead to weight gain

Caffeine makes hot flashes worse. According to Mayo Clinic, women who drink coffee increase their chances of experiencing more frequent and severe hot flashes. This is because caffeine constricts your blood vessels and makes it harder for your body to regulate heat.

In plain English? It turns up the internal thermostat, making hot flashes hotter and more intense.

Caffeine can directly destabilize your hormones. In a study of over 250 women, doctors found that drinking coffee spikes estrogen levels. Estrogen spikes make it even harder for your body to regulate hormones and can worsen menopause symptoms like:

• Brain fog
• Irritability
• Irregular cycles (for women in perimenopause)

Not necessarily. If you’re experiencing mild or no symptoms, one cup of quality coffee may be fine. But if you’re:

• Struggling to sleep
  
• Experiencing hot flashes
  
• Feeling anxious
  
• Dealing with chronic fatigue

…it might be time to give your coffee habit a hormone-friendly makeover.

You don’t have to choose between feeling human and your favorite drink.

Sleepy Coffee is a 99.9% caffeine-free coffee alternative that can help women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s formulated with calming adaptogens, hormone-supporting super foods, and natural ingredients that promote restful sleep and energy. All without the caffeine crashes.

Menopause is a major transition. Your body is calling for rest, nourishment, and balance. So don’t give it a blast of cortisol and disrupted sleep.

Try MoonBrew and sip your way to calmer days and better nights.