Night sweats

What are night sweats?

Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve sweating to the point where your sleep clothes and bedding become soaking wet, even though the room temperature is cool.

Night sweats can occur due to various reasons like:

• Menopausal transition in women - Declining estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can cause hot flashes at night leading to sweating. This is a common cause.


• Medications - Antidepressants, pain medications, etc. can sometimes trigger increased sweating.


• Hormonal disorders - Issues with the thyroid, pituitary gland, etc. can disrupt the body's temperature regulation.


• Infections - Sweating is the body's response to fight infections. TB, endocarditis, etc. can cause night sweats.


• Cancers - Leukemia and lymphoma may induce frequent episodes of excessive sweating at night.


• Idiopathic hyperhidrosis - Unexplained excessive sweating without any underlying cause.

If you suffer from drenching night sweats regularly, it is important to consult a doctor and get evaluated. Along with testing for possible conditions, your physician may recommend making certain lifestyle modifications as well like:

• Maintaining a cool sleeping environment


• Wearing breathable nightclothes


• Limiting spices, alcohol and hot beverages at night


• Trying relaxation techniques


• Taking medications (if underlying condition warrants)

The expert physicians at Balance Hormone Institute specialize in dealing with night sweats arising from hormonal issues like perimenopause, menopause as well as thyroid disorders. With customized hormone replacement protocols catered to your specific needs, we can help mitigate troublesome symptoms like night sweats. Book an appointment today to take control over your health and sleep better!

I hope this gives an overview of some key things to know about night sweats - causes, diagnosis and treatment options available. Do leave any other questions you may have below!