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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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Should you take hormone replacement therapy during menopause? Get answers to frequently asked questions from WebMD.
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Treatments for Menopause Symptoms
Learn about treatment of menopause-related symptoms.
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The Basics of Menopause
Learn the basics about menopause from the experts at WebMD.
Features
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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.
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Is Soy a Remedy for Hot Flash Symptoms
Is soy the solution to this menopausal symptom?
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Managing Menopause Symptoms Post-HRT
Post-HRT, what are women doing to manage menopause symptoms? And are compounded bioidenticals safe?
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Too Young for Menopause
What causes premature menopause and what can you do? Get information about early menopause here.