Red Hot Mamas In Charge of Change.
By: Red Hot Mamas
Published: January 13, 2026
Dear Red Hot Mamas,
I am experiencing more daytime sleepiness since menopause and my spouse said I am snoring more during the night. Yikes, what is happening?
Roberta
Dear Roberta,
Some of the symptoms you are presenting are suggestive of possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Book a dedicated visit with your clinician and arrive ready with details. Track symptoms in a log, including when daytime sleepiness hits, snoring incidents, any breathing pauses, and sleep interruptions. In the meantime, cool your bedroom, skip evening alcohol and caffeine, maintain a steady bedtime routine, and ask your doctor to screen for possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Some of the signs and symptoms of OSA include: loud snoring; periods of apnea during sleep; restless sleep; daytime sleepiness; waking up feeling tired; morning headaches; lethargic feeling; and poor concentration.
During menopause, falling estrogen and progesterone levels loosen throat muscles, raising obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk by 2–3 times, which commonly appears as louder snoring and feeling unrested despite sleep. Your clinician can walk you through treatment options to boost your energy levels while addressing menopause symptoms together.
Hope this is helpful to you.
