Night sweats - Renew Hormone Center

What are night sweats?

Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They can soak your sleepwear and sheets and cause discomfort. Night sweats are a common symptom that can have many causes.

What causes night sweats?

Some common causes of night sweats include:

• Menopause and perimenopause in women due to changing hormone levels
• Medications like antidepressants and diabetes medications
• Hormone disorders like low testosterone in men
• Infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, COVID-19
• Cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma

When should I see a doctor about night sweats?

You should make an appointment with your doctor if you experience repeated severe night sweats that affect your sleep. It's especially important to get examined if you have other symptoms like unexplained weight loss or fever. Diagnostic tests can help determine if there is an underlying condition causing your night sweats.

How can I reduce night sweats?

Some tips to help avoid or minimize night sweats:

• Sleep in a cool room with a fan or AC at a comfortable temperature
• Use lightweight, breathable bedding and pajamas
• Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine before bedtime
• Establish a relaxing pre-bed routine like taking a bath
• Practice stress management with yoga, meditation, counseling
• Take supplements like sage, vitamin D, magnesium

If lifestyle and home remedies don't relieve your night sweats, visit your doctor or hormone specialist to explore medical treatment options. Be prepared to track patterns of when sweating occurs and what makes it better or worse. Keeping your providers informed will help diagnose and control this bothersome symptom for more restful sleep.