A study found that those with PMDD showed a decreased response to melatonin in their luteal phase compared to the follicular phase ( source). Insomnia can also be due to low melatonin levels or decreased sensitivity to melatonin. But due to things like stress, being constantly on, and other things that can raise our cortisol levels in the body, like excessive high intensity exercise, not eating enough, gut issues, and inflammation (the list goes on), we can experience that evening spike that makes it difficult to calm down and peacefully fall asleep. What we want cortisol to be doing is to be highest in the morning when you first wake up and gradually decrease throughout the day. Often in my practice I see insomnia correlated with an evening cortisol spike. Some people who experience a sudden drop in these hormones can experience PMS insomnia or sleep issues ( source). Once you ovulate progesterone starts to rise and then just before your next period both estrogen and progesterone drop.
Right after your period your estrogen levels start to increase. Insomnia, and especially insomnia during PMS, can be frustrating, especially when you’ve tried so many things to just quiet your mind and calm those racing thoughts. Natural PMS insomnia remedies can help you finally get a restful night sleep.
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