4 Tips To Cope With Menopausal Night Sweats

Collaborative Post¦ Menopausal night sweats, also known as hot flushes that occur at night, can be a challenging symptom to cope with during the menopausal transition. These episodes of excessive sweating can disrupt sleep, leaving those who experience them feeling tired and irritable during the day. Here are four tips to help cope with menopausal night sweats.

  1. Keep the bedroom cool

A cool bedroom can help prevent night sweats from occurring, or at least reduce some of the discomfort. Try to keep the temperature in your bedroom between 15-20°C (60-67°F), and use light, breathable sheets and bedding. A cool-mist humidifier or a fan can also be helpful in keeping the room cool and comfortable, especially during those warmer summer months.

Dressing in layers can also be an effective method to help you regulate your body temperature during the night. Wear lightweight, breathable pyjamas, and have a lightweight blanket nearby to add or remove as needed.

  1. Supplements

Menopause and perimenopause supplements are becoming an increasingly popular way of coping with a wide range of symptoms, including night sweats. These supplements may also help to decrease other risks associated with menopause, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Some common ingredients found in menopausal supplements include soy, black cohosh, and red clover, which are believed to help balance hormones, and reduce inflammation. 

Additionally, some menopausal supplements contain vitamins and minerals, specifically chosen to improve overall health and well-being. If you’re suffering from vaginal dryness, check out this blog here for advice on which supplements might be a good fit for you. . As with all medical interventions, it’s important to note that taking supplements can have varied effects, and it’s important to discuss anything you’re considering taking with a medical professional.

  1. Practice relaxation techniques

Stress can make menopausal symptoms a lot worse, including night sweats. Practising relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, combined with lifestyle changes, can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

  1. Consider hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can sometimes help to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause, including night sweats. This treatment involves taking oestrogen and/or progesterone, to replace some of the hormones that are possibly no longer being produced by the body alone. HRT isn’t suitable for all women, making it important that you discuss the potential risks and complications with a medical professional beforehand.

In addition to the tips listed above, it’s also very important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle, by eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol. These lifestyle changes can help support the body more generally during the menopausal transition, and may be a way of helping to reduce the severity of night sweats, in addition to a range of other symptoms.

As you know, menopausal night sweats can be a very challenging symptom to cope with during the menopausal transition. However, by keeping the bedroom cool, dressing in layers, practising relaxation techniques, and considering hormone therapy, you can likely find a method to help to cope with your night sweats. It’s important for you to remember that every woman’s experience is slightly different, and that by trying a range of symptom mitigation techniques, you’ll be able to find the combination that’s most appropriate for you.

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