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Why You're Awake at 2 A.M.: Cortisol and Progesterone

Why You're Awake at 2 A.M.: Cortisol and Progesteroneby: Dr. Stacey DenisePublished on: 07/08/2026

The 2 a.m. waking isn't insomnia. It's a biochemical pattern — progesterone drops, the GABA brake pedal goes soft, and the 3 a.m. cortisol rise goes off like a fire alarm.

Why You're Awake at 2 A.M.: Cortisol and Progesterone

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