A sudden chance in hormonal balance during menopause or pre-menopause has the side effect of significant changes in sweating patterns. Women will find themselves uncomfortable, warm, and sweaty in conditions that don't make any rational sense that never caused them to sweat before.
The theory on menopause sweating is that as the hormones in the body change the hypothalamus which helps regulate heat in the body changes. So extra heat is produced inside the body causing extra sweat.
What can be done about menopause sweating?
Hydration and diet become very important during menopause. Certain dietary needs like calcium are harder to absorb. Certain vitamins don't affect the body the same way. Get proper hydration and nutrition in the body to not only prevent other health problems but also to help give the body what it needs to function properly. A well hydrated body will typically have better regulation of heating and cooling in the body.
It's probably been on your mind from time to time, but weight is another factor in extra sweating. If you reduce the extra weight that has been gained over the years, this can cut down on body heat which can help with sweating.
Smoking and use of alcohol won't help sweating issues at all during this time in life. Cut these out of your life. If you do drink, make sure to drink water along with the alcohol.
For night sweating, keep the room a bit cooler than you are comfortable with and use less covers. This will keep the body from getting too warm during the night to help avoid waking up in sweat. It's not the perfect solution, but you can fall asleep a little on the cool side or wake up a little on the warm side.
Talk to your doctor about your problem. There are many medical solutions to this type of sweating so you can be more comfortable.
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