On October 10, 2026, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manuel Schabus gave a talk at SonnenMoors Wechsel & Ich (Menopause & Me) summit in Anthering – an event dedicated to the important and often overlooked topic of menopause and womens health. Under the title “Menopause doesnt ruin sleep – but it changes the rules,” he explored how hormonal changes, hot flashes and other factors affect sleep during menopause. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing temporary sleep disturbances from chronic insomnia and highlighted cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as an evidence-based treatment. He also introduced sleep², a sleep-tracking app co-developed by Schabus that combines wearable-based sleep monitoring with digital CBT-I for insomnia. The key takeaway: Sleep problems during menopause are common, but they are not necessarily permanent – and effective treatments are available.