Night Sweats and Low Body Temperature

Menopausal women commonly suffer from the irritating, inconvenient effects of night sweats and as a consequence low body temperature. Night sweat episodes and low body temperature can afflict any woman at any time, both are common during menopause.

Why Do Women Experience Night Sweats and Low Body Temperature during Menopause?

The answer to this question is simple: because of the estrogen imbalance that occurs during menopause. This estrogen imbalance confuses the body's temperature-regulating system, which interprets the fluctuating hormone levels as a sign of the body overheating. Signals are then sent to rapidly cool the body, resulting in low body temperature.

Night sweat episodes and low body temperature may not occur simultaneously, but often do.  In an attempt to cool down, the body produces excessive amounts of sweat, which may release too much heat, causing the body temperature to drop to below-normal levels. Night sweats can be a disruptive part of a woman's life, but there are several ways to manage and prevent this affliction.

How Can Night Sweats and Low Body Temperature Be Prevented?

Listed below are several suggestions for preventing night sweats and the resulting low body temperature. These suggestions have the potential to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of night sweat episodes and low body temperature.

Women who are suffering from night sweats should avoid hot foods.Avoid foods high in hydrogenated or saturated fats

Stay away from coffee, tea, cocoa, and other hot drinks

Wear moisture-wicking nightclothes to pull sweat away from the body

Avoid spicy foods

Take a cold shower before bed. This will lower the body's temperature naturally, lowering the chances of the body incorrectly perceiving an abnormal internal temperature during sleep.

Night sweat episodes and low body temperature are not inherently serious conditions, but women should never hesitate to contact a trusted physician in the event that symptoms become unbearable or seriously disrupt sleep and daily life. Women should rest assured that both night sweat episodes and low body temperature during menopause are common, and usually easy to treat.

What Else Should Women Know about Night Sweats and Low Body Temperature?

Night sweat episodes and low body temperature can lead to other more serious conditions. These include:

•  Electrolyte imbalance
•  Hair loss
•  Severe dehydration
•  Insomnia

Night sweats may in some cases lead to more serious health issues.Women who feel they may be at risk for any of the above conditions, should contact a physician immediately to avoid exacerbating the condition. Women should take the actions described and learn as much as possible about managing night sweats together with low body temperature.

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