Night Sweats Directory
Night sweats refer to excessive sweating while you sleep. The condition is also called sleep hyperhidrosis. If you have night sweats, your pajamas and bedsheets will be drenched. An overheated room can cause you to sweat a lot,but true night sweats are due to a medical condition or treatment and not your environment. Common causes of night sweats include menopause, infections such as tuberculosis, and cancers, including lymphoma. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about the causes of night sweats, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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8 Causes of Night Sweats Including Menopause
Besides menopause, what are other common causes of night sweats? Find out here.
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Treatment of Menopause Symptoms
WebMD explains various treatments to alleviate menopause symptoms.
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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
WebMD looks at the role of hormone replacement therapy - including its risks and benefits - in treating menopause symptoms.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Should you take hormone replacement therapy during menopause? Get answers to frequently asked questions from WebMD.
Features
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Too Young for Menopause
What causes premature menopause and what can you do? Get information about early menopause here.
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Women, Hormones, and Sleep Problems
Women are much more likely to report sleep problems, and hormones may be the reason. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on sleep.
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How to Sleep Better With Menopause
How to Sleep Better With Menopause
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HRT: Revisiting the Hormone Decision
It's been 5 years since studies proclaimed hormone replacement therapy a danger for women. WebMD investigates today’s changes and tells you what you need to know to make the HRT decision now.