Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown Releases Guide to Combat Midlife Sleep Loss

The triple board-certified physician, founder of The Restful Sleep Place, recently appeared on FOX 29 to highlight the biological reality of sleep loss during perimenopause. According to Dr. Afolabi-Brown, the condition is rooted in erratic fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone rather than just aging or anxiety. Shifting estrogen levels disrupt the body’s internal temperature regulation, often leading to recurring wake-ups between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., while declining progesterone levels strip away natural calming effects, leaving sleep fragmented and light.

Her newly released Perimenopause Sleep Guide provides an evidence-based framework for patients, covering topics from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to the management of night sweats. The guide also functions as a diagnostic tool, offering a seven-day sleep tracker to help women prepare for clinical consultations. While the resource is intended to foster better communication with healthcare providers, Dr. Afolabi-Brown emphasizes that effective treatment requires a holistic approach that addresses hormonal, behavioral, and medical factors in tandem. The guide is available for download at TheRestfulSleepPlace.com, where patients can also schedule consultations.