Sleeping well through menopause
Menopause brings a lot of change, and for many women sleep is one of the first things to be affected. Hot flushes, night sweats, aches and restless nights can all make it harder to drift off, and even harder to settle again once you've woken.
Your bed is one part of the picture you can change. The right mattress can help you stay cooler and better supported, and an adjustable bed puts a comfortable position at your fingertips, so you feel more in control of your rest.
In this guide, we match the most common menopause sleep challenges to the bed and mattress features that can help with each one.
If you overheat or have night sweats
Hot flushes and night sweats are one of the most common symptoms women suffer from during menopause. Some mattresses hold on to body heat, which can leave you feeling hotter as the night goes on. Having a mattress with cooling comfort layers and breathable bedding that helps heat move away from your body can make all the difference.
Cool Gel Adjustable Mattress The Cool Gel combines an IceWeave cover and 1,000 micro-springs for comfort and support, so it helps regulate temperature without compromising on spinal support. Like all Opera adjustable mattresses, it's designed to flex with an adjustable bed base.
Premium Hybrid Adjustable Mattress The Premium Hybrid pairs an IceWeave cover with gel-infused foam and 4,000 springs (2,000 micro-springs and 2,000 pocket springs). The result is a medium firmness mattress and responsive feel with a more breathable sleep surface. It's a good choice if you want cooling comfort and the bounce of springs.
Small changes help too. A slightly cooler, well-ventilated bedroom and layers you can add or remove easily make it simpler to respond when your temperature changes in the night.
If you're restless and can't get comfortable
When you wake in the night, finding a comfortable position again makes all the difference to how quickly you settle. Propping yourself up with a stack of pillows rarely lasts, and rearranging them can leave you more awake than before.
Our range of adjustable beds let you raise the backrest or lift your legs at the touch of a button. You can sit up to read for a while when sleep won't come, then lower yourself back down without disturbing your bedding. Being able to make small changes easily can make it simpler to settle again.
Our adjustable beds come in a wide range of styles and sizes, so you don't have to choose between comfort and a bedroom you love.
If you wake up with aches and pressure points
Aches and stiffness can creep in around menopause, and a mattress that doesn't suit your body can make them more noticeable. Good pressure relief means your mattress supports you evenly, rather than pushing back hardest at your hips and shoulders.
Firmness matters here, and there isn't one right answer. Side sleepers often prefer a little more give at the shoulders and hips. Back sleepers often like firmer support. The best guide is how your body feels after a night's sleep.
Memory Adjustable Mattress A visco memory foam topper over a firm orthopaedic foam base. It moulds to your shape while giving firm, steady support underneath.
Premium Hybrid Adjustable Mattress Its mix of springs and layered foams adapts to your body for pressure relief with a responsive, medium feel. Because it also has cooling features, it's a strong all-rounder if you're dealing with aches and overheating.
Pairing either mattress with an adjustable bed adds another option. Raising your legs slightly or lifting your back can take pressure off areas that feel uncomfortable when you lie flat.
If you prefer natural materials
Some women find they prefer natural fillings during menopause. Wool is naturally temperature regulating, helping you stay comfortable as your body temperature rises and falls through the night.
Emporia Natural Luxury Adjustable Mattress The Emporia is layered with natural Dartmoor wool, hand-teased horsetail and 1,500 hand-laid pocket springs. At 300mm deep it feels generous and luxurious, and you can choose soft, medium or firm to suit your body and sleep position. It still flexes with an adjustable bed, so you don't have to give up adjustable comfort to sleep on natural materials.
To complete a natural sleep setup, our Premium Natural Wool duvet and pillows are hypoallergenic and temperature regulating, making them suitable all year round.
If you share a bed
Menopause doesn't only affect your sleep. When you're throwing the covers off and changing position through the night, your partner often wakes too. And if one of you is too hot while the other is perfectly comfortable, finding a setup that suits you both can be tricky.
Twin adjustable beds benefit from dual motion, meaning you can each choose your own position. You can sit up or raise your legs without moving your partner's side of the bed, offering a practical way to keep sharing a bed while giving each of you the comfort you need.
Try before you decide
Comfort is personal, and the best way to know what suits you is to try it. There are several ways to get expert advice before you choose:
• Book a free consultation with one of our specialists, who can talk you through cooling mattresses, adjustable beds and comfort options
• Visit a showroom to feel the beds and mattresses for yourself
• Book a video call for a virtual showroom tour from home
• Try the Bed Selector Tool to narrow down your options
Once you've chosen, our 10-night home trial gives you extra reassurance that your new bed or mattress is right for you.
