WHAT ARE NIGHT SWEATS?

Hot flushes are generally accompanied by sweating. But it can occur alone, particularly at night.

HOW TROUBLESOME ARE NIGHT SWEATS?

There is considerable variation in the frequency and the severity of night sweats. Some women find them very troublesome because sweating necessitates getting out of bed several times during the night to open a window, to take a shower, to change their clothing or occasionally to change the bed sheets. This scenario can occur nightly over many weeks, months and sometimes years. It is a potent cause of sleep deprivation, not only to the woman but also to the spouse.