(The international average age is52 years old, in case you’re curious.)

To help make the transition smoother, Romm recommends focusing on one thing: sleep.

Here’s why high-quality shut-eye becomes even more important during this time.

Jamie Schneider

According to Romm, “Better sleep [can] become challenging as estrogen and progesterone go down.”

“[I recommend] supplements that can support sleep,"* she says.

Here’s alist of our favorites, if you’re on the hunt for one.

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(Check out more of our favorite sleep tips here.)

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