You wake up drenched, your pyjamas completely soaked.
Hello, night sweats.
Oestrogen helps our brain regulate internal temperature, but when levels fluctuate during peri- and menopause, our "thermal comfort zone" narrows, causing the internal thermostat to overreact to even the smallest temperature change.
Hot flushes and night sweats are two of the most common symptoms of menopause.
They can last between 30 seconds and 10 minutes, occur up to 8 times per night, and persist for up to 12 years.
86% of women in menopause experience night sweats.
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