Causes[11] Research shows menopause can keep you awake for a variety of reasons:Levels of estrogen and progesterone, sleep-promoting hormones, are dropping. Hair Loss and Brittle Nails[12] [13] Many women have some hair thinning during menopause. Dry Skin and Other Skin Problems[16] Menopause can cause skin to become dry, slack, thin, and easily irritated. [29] The connection between dry eyes and menopause is somewhat unclear. Memory Issues and Problems With Concentration[30] Many women in menopause find that words are harder to retrieve.