Night sweats

Does menopause have you in a sweat?

The link between menopause and night sweats

As a woman ages, the number of follicles in her ovaries decrease and they produce fewer hormones. Menopause occurs when the ovaries fail to produce enough hormones to stimulate the monthly growth of the endometrium, and menstrual periods stop permanently. The average age of menopause is 51 years, although this can vary widely.

Women experience a variety of symptoms due to the hormonal changes associated with menopause, including hot flushes and night sweats.

What are the symptoms of night sweats?

About 70 to 80 percent of menopausal women experience night sweats and, as the name suggests, they can lead to drenched bedclothes and disturbed sleep. It is incorrect to think of night sweats as a separate menopause symptom – it is a night-time manifestation of the hot flushes and sweats experienced during the day.

Because night sweats happen while women are sleeping, or not able to actively do anything about them, they become more noticeable. They are not only embarrassing but also disturb your sleep and perhaps that of your partner.

As with hot flushes, women will experience menopausal night sweats and excessive sweating in different ways. Some suffer night sweats quite severely, whereas others don't appear to be bothered by excessive sweating or night sweats at all.

Night sweats, as with hot flushes, are extremely unpredictable. Some women will experience night sweats as their main or only menopausal symptom, while others will find it is one of a whole host of other symptoms. There is no particular time of night in which night sweats occur. In practice, however, they are more likely to happen if your bedroom is too warm, which can sometimes lead to marital differences!

The number of sweats suffered each night is variable and often unpredictable. Hot flushes and sweats can also be accompanied by feelings of nausea, dizziness or a general feeling of being unwell. As hot flushes and sweating during menopause can be such prominent symptoms, and frequently occur together, many women going through menopause use the terms 'hot flushes' and 'menopausal sweats' interchangeably.

What causes night sweats?

About 70 to 80 percent of menopausal women experience night sweats and, as the name suggests, they can lead to drenched bedclothes and disturbed sleep. It is incorrect to think of night sweats as a separate menopause symptom – it is a night-time manifestation of the hot flushes and sweats experienced during the day.

Because night sweats happen while women are sleeping, or not able to actively do anything about them, they become more noticeable. They are not only embarrassing but also disturb your sleep and perhaps that of your partner.

As with hot flushes, women will experience menopausal night sweats and excessive sweating in different ways. Some suffer night sweats quite severely, whereas others don't appear to be bothered by excessive sweating or night sweats at all.

Night sweats, as with hot flushes, are extremely unpredictable. Some women will experience night sweats as their main or only menopausal symptom, while others will find it is one of a whole host of other symptoms. There is no particular time of night in which night sweats occur. In practice, however, they are more likely to happen if your bedroom is too warm, which can sometimes lead to marital differences!

The number of sweats suffered each night is variable and often unpredictable. Hot flushes and sweats can also be accompanied by feelings of nausea, dizziness or a general feeling of being unwell. As hot flushes and sweating during menopause can be such prominent symptoms, and frequently occur together, many women going through menopause use the terms 'hot flushes' and 'menopausal sweats' interchangeably.

8 ways to treat night sweats

As menopause symptoms can be so wide-ranging, the best way to prepare for them is to look at all lifestyle aspects:

1. Reduce your bedroom temperature by opening a window, using a fan, or cooler bedding.
2. Avoid caffeine, red wine or hot drinks at night.
3. Avoid chocolate, refined or spicy foods.
4. Reduce, or preferably stop, smoking.
5. Eat a well-balanced, wholesome diet and don't miss meals.
6. Drink plenty of water. This will help to hydrate you and alleviate night sweats.
7. Take regular exercise.
8. Try chill pillows. Cooler pillows to lay your head on at night might be helpful.

As impactful as they can be, menopausal symptoms don't have to create a disastrous time for women. If reduced hormone levels are causing unpleasant symptoms, treatments such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or even Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapies can be very effective. HRT and other types of medication can also be used to prevent health problems, for example, if a woman has a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis.

However, if you are not a candidate for HRT, or simply prefer a natural alternative, there are other options available in the form of herbal supplements. These can help re-balance your system and overcome estrogen dominance, which can have a negative impact on both your weight and sex drive.

6 ways herbal supplements can help with night sweats

Herbs generally take a little longer than Hormone Replacement Therapies to start working, but once they have built up in your system, the results can be very pleasing.

In her book In The Mood Again, Use The Power of Healthy Hormones to Reboot your Sex Life At Any Age, Dr. Genie James recommends waiting four to six weeks for levels to increase. It is good to remember this is a “gradual and gentle approach for rejuvenating your sexuality for life, not for a sexual sprint,” she says.

As an alternative to medications and hormone replacement therapies – which can have negative side effects –women are Increasingly looking to herbal health products like Herbal Ignite for Women. Many years of herbal practice have shown that the herbs in Ignite for Women support women’s reproductive health effectively. It has a number of positive health outcomes, including:

1. Helping to balance hormones.
2. Reducing menopausal discomfort.
3. Improving libido and sex drive.
4. Enhancing sexual arousal and pleasure.
5. Alleviating the side effects of the contraceptive pill.
6. Improving mood and energy levels.

Herbal Ignite’s special formula has helped thousands of women with libido support and an improved sense of wellbeing, with minimal unwanted side effects. However, it’s important to note that herbal treatments like Herbal Ignite for Women do not work instantly, or even overnight. Like many herbal remedies, it’s ideal to continue with Ignite for Women for three months. This is to ensure the best results, even though most people notice benefits within the first couple of weeks.

How Herbal Ignite for Women helps support women’s health with menopause symptoms

Herbal Ignite for Women is an over-the-counter dietary supplement taken daily with food to support pre-menstrual tension and menopause and to restore hormone levels to a healthy balance. It also helps reduce stress levels and increase libido.

Herbal Ignite for Women contains four key ingredients:

• Damiana is the key fatigue and stress fighter in Herbal Ignite for Women. Known as the ‘ultimate feel-good herb’ for women, it combats fatigue, relaxes the body, reduces stress and anxiety, lifts mood and enhances sexual response. It also helps balance female hormone levels, control hot flushes and is especially renowned for its libido enhancing qualities.
• Dong Quai is known as ‘the women’s herb’ or ‘female ginseng’ because it is recognised in traditional Asian medicine as an excellent all-purpose women’s herb. It is used to calm nerves, relieve anxiety and mood swings, aid in the treatment of various skin conditions, promote youthfulness, reduce stress and is also considered effective in treating cancer. It also helps restore hormonal balance, improve menstrual regularity and relieves PMS and hot flushes.
• Tribulus Terrestris is a general tonic that supports sex drive, ovulation and reproductive health. It also balances hormone levels, boosts vitality and sense of wellbeing.
• Horny Goat Weed has been used in traditional medicine as an aphrodisiac to increase libido, improve sexual response and function and create a feeling of wellbeing during menopause. It has been used since ancient times to promote physical and mental energy. It stimulates libido by enhancing sexual response and orgasm, relieves symptoms associated with PMS and menopause, balances hormones, relieves stress and aids in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Horny Goat Weed contains a flavonoid called Icariin that assists to increase nitric oxide levels relaxing genital muscles in men and women, promoting erections and orgasms. It also influences the stress hormone cortisol to help relieve stress.

Herbal Ignite has been used successfully by thousands of men and women in New Zealand and Australia to help beat stress and fatigue, boost libido and sexual satisfaction. It is 100% natural and free of unpleasant side effects. It is made in New Zealand to the highest standards, with thorough testing and guarantees of no adulteration or undeclared ingredients.

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Disclaimer. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not substitute for the advice provided by your medical professional. Always seek specific medical advice for treatment appropriate to you. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.