How to stop night sweats
Medical experts explain that night sweats are often linked to menopause but can also be caused by medications or underlying health conditions. The article distinguishes between normal discomfort and true night sweats, emphasizing the impact on sleep quality.
Why it matters
Chronic night sweats can significantly disrupt daily life and may serve as a symptom of serious health issues, making public awareness of causes and management important.
Hear this story There’s nothing worse than waking up in a puddle of your own sweat when you are supposed to be dreaming away . Yet for 80 percent of women , this is the reality during menopause. Beyond that, the American Family Physician reports that 41% of primary care patients experience night sweats for any reason.
Night sweats are heavy sweating episodes while you are sleeping that can cause you to soak through clothing or bedding, according to Dr. Francesco Callipari, medical director of the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and medical director for the OB/GYN faculty practice at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Here’s what causes night sweats and how to stop them before you lose too much sleep.
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