What is night sweats?
Night sweats refers to excessive sweating during sleep. It happens when your body temperature rises at night or in response to external temperature changes.
Common causes include:
- Menopause - Declining estrogen levels during menopause can disrupt temperature regulation, causing hot flashes and night sweats.
- Infections - Viral or bacterial infections like tuberculosis can induce body temperature changes, triggering night sweats.
- Medications - Medications like anti-anxiety meds or hormone therapies can sometimes cause excessive sweating at night
- Hormone disorders like low testosterone or hyperthyroidism can also contribute to night sweats.
Managing night sweats
If you experience frequent night sweats, tell your doctor. They can check for any underlying conditions and offer helpful therapies or lifestyle adjustments like:
- Cooling bedding - Use breathable sheets and wear light pajamas
- Layered bedding that can be adjusted through the night
- Fan or AC use - Circulating air
- Sage or black cohosh supplements - Some herbal remedies may reduce sweating
- Hormone replacement therapy - Estrogen or testosterone therapy can treat sweating from hormonal causes like menopause or andropause
The doctors at Optimal Hormone Health Clinic specialize in hormone disorders that can contribute to uncomfortable night sweats. We offer customized bioidentical hormone therapy to get your hormones balanced and help resolve symptoms. Contact us today for a consultation!
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