The symptoms of menopause can make getting quality sleep more difficult. The National Institute on Aging lists an array of symptoms women might experience as their estrogen levels fluctuate. Hot flashes, night sweats, and aches and pains may be the most impactful on the sleep experience.
If you’re suffering from menopause symptoms, you may want to consult your doctor for advice and guidance. A mattress cannot completely eliminate menopause symptoms, but the right mattress could help promote a better night’s sleep by allowing cooling airflow and relieving aches and pains.
In this guide, we’ll share our picks for the best mattress for menopause. We’ll also detail the best type of mattress for menopause and explain what shoppers should consider when selecting the right mattress for them.
Its coil-on-coil design coupled with gel-infused foam gives the three softest versions of the WinkBed strong temperature regulation.
An advanced fabric cover, two layers of foam engineered for cooling, and a breathable coil core help the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid sleep cool.
The Saatva’s three firmness options and two thickness options can accommodate a wide range of position preferences and weight groups.
The Zenhaven’s flippable design gives sleepers two firmness options, while its Talalay latex layers give breathability, pressure relief, and bounce.
The Awara’s thick Dunlop latex comfort layer gives pressure relief and bounce without trapping much heat.
The Avocado Green Mattress sleeps cool thanks to its breathable materials, including organic cotton, organic wool, organic Dunlop latex, and a coil core.
With three firmness options, the Nest Organic Hybrid Latex Mattress can support most weight groups and sleep positions with a breathable, responsive sleep surface.
The WinkBed’s breathable, heat-wicking hybrid design coupled with its four firmness options can help those experiencing menopause symptoms sleep cool while enjoying a good balance of support and contouring.
Firmness options include Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, and PLUS. The Softer version of the mattress rates around 4 on the 10-point firmness scale, so it could be considered medium-soft. Rating at a 6, the Luxury Firm version has a medium-firm feel. The Firmer and the PLUS versions both rate around 7 or 8, giving them a firm feel.
A Tencel cover encases each WinkBed Mattress. This material allows ample airflow while wicking away heat. A pocketed coil core gives bounce and breathability. Zoning in this layer adds support to the midsection of the bed to reduce sinkage around the sleeper’s hips. The perimeter is also reinforced to create a sturdier edge.
The three softer versions of the mattress have gel-infused polyfoam in their Euro pillow-tops. This material contours to the sleeper’s body to relieve pressure while the gel infusion redistributes heat. A layer of pocketed microcoils allows additional air circulation through the mattress.
Since the PLUS is constructed to support larger individuals, it uses slightly different materials. Its comfort system consists of polyfoam and 2.5-inches of latex. The latex layer is zoned for extra support.
Temperature neutrality, edge support, and durability are some of the WinkBed’s biggest strengths. Lighter-weight sleepers may prefer the softer versions of the mattress, while heavier individuals may find the firmer versions more comfortable.
Customers get a 120-night trial period to sleep on the mattress in their homes. The WinkBed also comes with a lifetime limited warranty.
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid uses advanced materials to cool the surface, which may help women suffering from hot flashes stay cooler and more comfortable.
A woven cover is infused with a phase change molecule that’s engineered to maintain a skin temperature of 88 degrees. The comfort system includes two layers that adjust to the shape of the sleeper to redistribute their weight. The top layer uses 1.5 inches of polyfoam. This layer has copper and phase change infusions to pull away excessive heat. A 2-inch layer of polyfoam is crafted for responsiveness.
The transition layer uses 1-inch of memory foam to act as a barrier between the comfort and support systems. An 8-inch layer or encased coils gives support, bounce, and breathability while isolating motion. Finally, a 1-inch layer of polyfoam serves as the base of the mattress.
Three firmness options are available: Soft (4: medium-soft), Medium (6: medium-firm), and Firm (7-8). Sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds are likely to prefer the plusher feel of the Soft version of the mattress. Those who weigh between 130 and 200 pounds may like the support and conforming of the Medium or Firm versions of the mattress. Individuals who weigh over 200 pounds are likely to get the best support from the Firm version.
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid excels in several performance categories, including pressure relief, motion isolation, and sex. However, the different firmness options of the Aurora Hybrid vary slightly in their performance.
The Aurora Hybrid is protected by a 10-year warranty. Owners get a 120-night trial period to experience the mattress in their home.
Women going through menopause may appreciate the Saatva Mattress’s combination of cooling and pressure relief.
This hybrid model has a Euro pillow-top to cushion the surface of the bed. Depending on the firmness level, the Euro pillow-top contains between 1.25 and 1.5 inches of polyfoam. It also includes .75 inches of fiber fill and 1 ounce of Dacron. An additional .625 inches of polyfoam layer is under the Euro pillow-top, while .375 inches of memory foam support the lumbar region to support proper spinal alignment and relieve pressure. The transition layer consists of 4 inches of 14.5-gauge wrapped coils. This layer allows cooling airflow through the mattress.
The Saatva’s support core is made up of 13-gauge hourglass coils. This layer’s strong air circulation allows heat to dissipate further away from the sleep surface. The Saatva Mattress comes in two height options: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. The 11.5-inch version uses a 4-inch coil core, while the 14.5-inch version has a 7-inch coil core.
Three firmness options can accommodate sleepers from different weight groups with different position preferences. The Plush Soft (2-3) may be well-suited for sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds. The Luxury Firm version’s medium-firm feel (6) may be a good match for sleepers who weigh between 130 and 200 pounds and partners from different weight groups. Sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds may like the even support of the Firm (7-8) version.
The Saatva also tends to perform particularly well in pressure relief, temperature neutrality, and ease of movement.
Free White Glove delivery is available with the Saatva Mattress. A 120-night trial period gives customers time to try their mattress at home. The Saatva also comes with a 15-year warranty.
Produced by Saatva, the Zenhaven Mattress is constructed entirely of latex, which is prized for its breathability, durability, pressure relief, and bounce. These traits may make the Zenhaven Mattress a strong option for women suffering from menopause-related symptoms.
Two firmness options are available in each mattress thanks to the Zenhaven’s flippable design. The Luxury Plush side of the mattress has a medium-soft (4) feel, giving it extra motion isolation and pressure relief. This feel may appeal to individuals who weigh under 130 pounds and side sleepers. The Gentle Firm side has a firm (7-8) feel, which gives it extra edge support and may better accommodate back and stomach sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds. Both firmness options also excel in durability, temperature neutrality, ease of movement, and sex.
An organic cotton cover allows air circulation into the mattress. The 1-inch wool fire barrier gives some cushioning while pulling heat and moisture away from the sleeper’s body. Each comfort layer consists of 1.5 inches of Talalay latex that contours to relieve pressure points without conforming closely, lending to a sensation of floating on the bed rather than sinking into it. These comfort layers are zoned to give a careful balance of support and softness designed to promote better spinal alignment.
Two 3-inch layers of firmer Talalay latex act as the Zenhaven’s support core, reinforcing the sleep surfaces and limiting sinkage.
Customers can enjoy free White Glove delivery with their mattress purchase. Zenhaven also provides a 120-night sleep trial and a 20-year limited warranty.
The Awara Mattress has a latex hybrid construction that uses materials that balance bounce and pressure relief without trapping much heat, making it one of our top choices for women with menopause symptoms.
While the Awara Mattress comes in just one firmness, it falls in a range that most sleepers from all weight groups and with any position preferences are likely to find comfortable, making it a good option for couples. The Awara rates at 6 on the 10-point firmness scale, so the mattress has a medium-firm feel. Pressure relief, ease of movement, edge support, sex, and temperature regulation tend to be the mattress’s greatest strengths.
The Awara is constructed of three main layers: a Euro-top cover, a Dunlop latex comfort layer, and a coil core. Wool and cotton in a Euro-top cover cushion the mattress surface while transferring heat and moisture away from the sleeper’s body. A 4-inch layer of Dunlop latex serves as the mattress’s comfort layer. This thick layer of Dunlop latex adjusts to the sleeper’s shape to redistribute pressure. Its low point elasticity means it compresses over a wider area, so sleepers are unlikely to experience much sinkage or hug.
The support core consists of 9 inches of pocketed coils. This system allows ample air circulation and gives the bed more bounce. Since the coils are individually pocketed, minimal motion transfers across the layer.
A 365-night trial period gives customers more time than average to try the mattress at home. The Awara comes with a lifetime limited warranty that covers select defects.
Thanks to its latex hybrid design, the Avocado Green Mattress is exceptionally breathable. Women experiencing night sweats and/or hot flashes might appreciate the Avocado Green Mattress’s strong temperature neutrality.
Four versions of the mattress are available. The original version is a firm (7-8) model. A vegan version of the mattress has the same firmness rating but replaces the wool used in the original version with cotton. Pillow-top versions are also available for both mattresses. They have a medium-firm (6) feel and add an extra 2 inches of Dunlop latex to the surface of the mattress.
All four versions of the mattress perform particularly well in temperature neutrality, sex, ease of movement, and durability. The Avocado Green and the Avocado Vegan may excel more for temperature neutrality, edge support, and sex. The pillow-top versions may offer more pressure relief and motion isolation due to their extra cushioning.
Sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds may prefer the Avocado Green or the Avocado Vegan, while those who weigh under 130 pounds may favor the pillow-top versions.
The original version of the mattress pairs a cotton cover with an organic wool fire barrier. These materials help pull heat and moisture away from the sleeper. A 2-inch comfort layer of Dunlop latex compresses over a wider area than most synthetic foam, which contributes to pressure relief without much hug.
An 8-inch coil core adds to the mattress’s bounce, responsiveness, and breathability. Zoning in this layer adds support to the midsection and perimeter of the bed. Reinforcement in the middle of the bed can reduce sagging and aid proper spinal alignment, while the sturdy edge can help sleepers feel more secure using the full mattress surface. Each coil in the support layer is also individually wrapped, limiting motion transfer between springs. These coils rest on a 1-inch layer of Dunlop latex.
The Avocado Green Mattress comes with a 25-year limited, partially prorated warranty and a one-year sleep trial.
The Nest Organic Hybrid Latex Mattress uses high-quality, organic materials that combine support, bounce, and temperature neutrality. These balanced features may support a more comfortable night’s sleep for menopause sufferers.
A soft-to-the-touch organic cotton cover encases the mattress, while a wool fire barrier helps regulate the surface temperature. The comfort layer uses 3 inches of organic Dunlop latex. Dunlop latex has a dense, responsive feel. It cradles the sleeper’s body with minimal sinkage, giving pressure relief without restricting movement significantly. An 8-inch layer of 16-gauge coils supports the surface of the bed and adds bounce, while the pocketing of the coils limits motion transfer.
The Nest Organic Hybrid Latex Mattress comes in three firmness options: Plush (2-3), Medium (5), and Firm (7-8). Sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds are likely to prefer the Plush or Medium versions of the mattress. Those who weigh between 130 and 200 pounds might favor the Medium or Firm versions. People who weigh more than 200 pounds are likely to prefer the Firm option.
All of the firmness options perform quite well for temperature neutrality, sex, and ease of movement. Because of their firmer feels, the Medium and Firm versions of the mattress may perform slightly better in the ease of movement, sex, and edge support categories.
The Nest Organic Hybrid Latex Mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a limited lifetime warranty.
For women going through menopause, the right mattress could make a major difference in the overall comfort and quality of a night’s sleep.
Each individual may prioritize different features in a mattress, but the symptoms associated with menopause may make some features more important than others. Considering the following factors may help you find the best mattress for you.
Mattresses can use a wide array of materials, but most models can be classified as one of the five main types. Individual mattress models may have some variations, but most mattresses in the same category share some similar traits.
Definition: Hybrid mattresses use a mixture of materials. While the core is made up of coils, the comfort system may contain memory foam, polyfoam, latex, microcoils, wool, or a combination of materials. This design aims to fuse the benefits of multiple types of mattresses without as many potential drawbacks.
Highlight: Balanced Pressure Relief and Temperature Regulation. Hybrid models usually have significant comfort layers that provide contouring and pressure relief that could help relieve aches and pains associated with menopause. Their coil cores tend to allow enough airflow to regulate the temperature of the sleep surface, which may be beneficial for women experiencing hot flashes or night sweats.
Definition: Innerspring models are made up primarily of springs. They may also contain thin comfort layers, but the bulk of an innerspring mattress is its coil core. Innerspring mattresses are usually considered more traditional than other designs. Since they have been on the market for a long time, they also tend to be more affordable.
Highlight: Breathability. Air flows through coil systems, so innerspring models tend to be quite breathable, and menopause sufferers might be able to enjoy a cooler night’s sleep. Additionally, innerspring models usually have thin comfort layers that are unlikely to conform closely enough to trap much heat or create a “trapped in the bed” feel.
Definition: Latex foam is generally made using the sap of rubber trees, but synthetic and blended versions are also available. Talalay latex has a bouncier feel and is generally more breathable, making it a popular choice for comfort layers. Dunlop latex is usually denser and more durable. It may be used in a comfort layer or support core.
Highlight: Contouring Without Much Sinkage. Latex has low point elasticity, which means it tends to compress over a wider area when weight is applied. It usually contours enough for good pressure relief, but the way it compresses limits the sinking sensation sometimes associated with all-foam models. Many sleepers liken this to a floating sensation.
Definition: Airbeds get their name from the air chambers that serve as their support system. Depending on the model, a crank, an app, or a remote may be used to fill and empty the chambers. Some airbeds also contain thin comfort layers for extra cushioning on the surface of the bed.
Highlight: Adjustability. The chambers of an airbed are usually easy to fill or empty, and doing so adjusts the firmness of the bed. Women who are going through physical changes that could affect their firmness preferences may appreciate this flexibility. Since many airbeds use separate air chambers on either side of the bed, they might also accommodate partners with different firmness preferences.
Definition: Memory foam and polyfoam are the most common materials used in all-foam models. Models can be constructed entirely of polyfoam, though many use memory foam in their comfort systems for closer conforming.
Highlight: Pressure-Relieving Hug. Foam mattresses, especially those that use memory foam, tend to have more hug than most types of mattresses. This close contouring can help redistribute the sleeper’s weight to ward off pressure buildup, so a foam mattress may appeal to women with a lot of aches and pains. Some sleepers also find the hug of foam comforting.
Poor sleep is a frequent symptom of menopause. However, rather than this being just one symptom, its root cause may actually be a combination of several symptoms.
During menopause, many women experience hot flashes and/or night sweats. Overheating during the night may lead to discomfort and sleep disruptions. Some mattresses trap heat near the sleeper’s body, which could exacerbate this problem. More breathable mattress models can help the sleeper stay cooler and drier throughout the night, which may be particularly important for women during menopause.
Menopause can also trigger aches and pains, including muscle pain, joint pain, and headaches. While a mattress may not relieve these symptoms, the right mattress may be less likely to exacerbate them. Mattresses can relieve pressure points and promote proper spinal alignment, so while women going through menopause may experience discomfort, the right mattress shouldn’t contribute to it.
Women may also be more likely to snore or develop sleep apnea as they age, which could interrupt sleep. Many people snore less when sleeping on their sides, so a mattress that is comfortable for side sleeping may be a good option for women during menopause. Sleeping on the back may lead to more snoring, so some back sleepers choose to use a wedge pillow to prop up their upper bodies.
Since many women gain weight during menopause, they may sink into their mattresses more deeply than they used to. If their mattress was the ideal firmness before, this extra sinkage could contribute to pressure buildup and/or make it more difficult to maintain proper spinal alignment.
Anxiety and depression are also associated with menopause. Psychology Today notes that these symptoms could both contribute to sleep issues and be the result of sleep problems, so it may be paramount to find the right mattress that helps the sleeper get the best rest possible.
While we’ve detailed some of the main factors that could come into play when purchasing a mattress, you may still have a few more questions. Here are a few final things to consider as you select the best mattress for your menopause symptoms.
Methods for getting relief on a budget are likely to vary based on your symptoms. If your primary concern is sleeping hot, investing in breathable sheets, a cooling pillow, and/or a good fan may be an effective way to modify your sleep surface without spending much money. If your mattress is still supportive but you want extra cushioning and pressure relief, a mattress topper may also be useful.
Mattresses are available at a wide range of price points, so customers can choose how much of an investment they’re comfortable making. Affordable models often perform well, but they may wear out faster. Higher-end mattresses often use advanced materials that can help improve their performance and longevity. Which option is best for you may depend on your goals, needs, and budget.
While many customers don’t look closely at company policies, they may be important to consider as you purchase your mattress.
Many direct-to-consumer mattress companies ship the mattress compressed in a box, so if you think your menopause symptoms could make it difficult for you to set up your mattress, you may want to look for a company with White Glove delivery. Additionally, the length and conditions of a company’s in-home trial may be influential, particularly if you’re unsure whether the mattress will meet your needs.
A company’s warranty policy may also be important to consider. Warranty policies vary a great deal in length, terms, and conditions, so looking at the warranty ahead of time can give you a better idea of what defects are covered. Plus, understanding your responsibilities can help you ensure you maintain the necessary documentation and avoid violating terms that could lead to voiding the warranty.
