Night sweats ornocturnal hyperhydrosis[1] is the repeated occurrence ofexcessive sweating duringsleep.[2] The person may or may not alsoperspire excessively while awake.
One of the most common causes of night sweats in women over 40 is the hormonal changes related tomenopause andperimenopause.[3] This is a very common occurrence during the menopausal transition years. Over 80% of women experiencehot flashes, which may include excessive sweating, during menopause.[4]
Night sweats range from being relatively harmless to a sign of underlyingdisease. Night sweats may happen because the sleep environment is too warm, either because the bedroom is unusually hot or because there are too many covers on the bed.[2] Night sweats have been associated with a long list of clinical conditions.[5] However, there is very little evidence that supports clinical recommendations for this condition.[5]
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