Period pain can make it difficult for you to fall and stay asleep. According to a 2023 systematic review from BMC Women's Health, sleep quality and menstruation are connected, especially when premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps and pain) are concerned. If you can relate, there are certain things you can do at home to sleep more comfortably when on your period.

Why you may struggle to sleep during your period

In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual cycle and sleep is largely informed by estrogen and progesterone. These hormones peak around the time you ovulate but drop drastically right before menstruate.

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