Night sweats are not just hot flashes at night – they have their own particular qualities. Their impact on sleep can range from trivial to seemingly life-ending.
They give new meaning to the adjectives drenching and unrefreshing. Non-restorative sleep often leads to other undesirable menopausal conditions such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog and the like.
Notable Quotes
I feel like a broken thermostat – I’m either overheated or chilled, particularly at night. I feel best if I keep the room extremely cold with lots of light blankets on me.
Isabelle
My night sweats got worse in my late 40s, and they seemed to get worse when I was under any stress.
Carolyn
One of the most challenging parts of this journey is night sweats pre, peri and postmenopause.
Theresa
More Information
Blog posts tagged as night sweats:- Beyond Hormone Therapy: How to Tame Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
- Beyond Hormone Therapy: How to Tame Your Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
- MenoBits #4: Ride the Hot Flash Wave!
- Gifts & Opportunities: A personal retrospective of one woman’s menstrual journey
- Tips to Combat Insomnia and Hormonal Sleep Disruption
- Why are Hot Flashes Hot…or Not?
- Four Tips to Focus on for Improved Sleep During Perimenopause
- Why are Hot Flashes Hot…or Not?
- Menopause! The Conference.
- A Menu for Menopause
- Managing Menopause
- Perimenopause & Menopause: What to Expect
- Lecture #60: Menopause: Hormones and Beyond
Additional Video Links
Resources:
- There’s an App for that! Give this one a try: Evia: Hot Flushes & Menopause which gives you self-hypnotherapy techniques – you’re in bed already, so why not?!
Wild Card: Liz tells a great story about her sweet husband trying to help her night sweats by installing the BedJet which is an insert that lies on top of the mattress pad and blows cool air onto the surface of the bed. “It also makes everything surrounding react like a giant inflatable fun house, including top sheets and loose nightgowns! I would recommend it as a funny diversion from night sweats, but not a reliable remedy.” Carolyn swears by her Tempur-pedic Cooling Pillow that “was expensive but worth every penny and helps a bit.” Equelle is a soy-based non-estrogen supplement that can help reduce night sweats. Lusomé is a website that sells cooling pajamas and other bed clothing/linen to combat night sweats. Bed sheet and bed systems to consider: Chili Pad/Dock Pro/Ooler, 8Sleep Shop Pod, Hush blankets/sheets.