Hiya disco,
Although I am still peri, my sleep patterns really fluctuate. I was sleeping solidly a couple.of years ago, straight off, not much waking me. Then it all went pearshaped. Okay getting to sleep but waking up what felt like 100 times in the night. Maybe a combo of arthritic pain, night sweats and husband's snoring. Made me a zombie.
I took otc sleeping tablets which helped to a point. Then they stopped working. Back to sleepless nights. I know thinking about not being able to sleep made it worse, I wasn't too tired in the day but just laying there fretting was pitiful.
Anyhow, am now on a very low dose AD, to address anxiety and horrific moodswings. The benefit is also it helps me sleep. I have the odd bad night, but sleep better than before. I can feel a bit drowsy in the day sometimes,but a small price to pay. I no longer dread going to bed.
My gp will not up my patch any further ( estradot 125) and I have the mirena coil for my progesterone.
Don't know if it helps, but this is my own sleep experience.
As always I wish you well.