Dancing Paws started this discussion ·
So, I'm totally not in the menopausal range yet. I'm 27 now. Within the last year I've been getting HORRIBLE night sweats during my periods. Waking up DRENCHED. It's so icky! I asked my doc about it and they couldn't say anything. Do any other young ladies experience this?
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Yes, I have them also, but not just during the night its all day with multiple shirt changes because the sweat is around my stomach and back only. It is odd and I haven't found any solution except to freeze myself during those days to keep dry as much as possible. Where do you sweat, is it your midsection also?
I sweat everywhere! I tyouched my inner thighs and they were WET! Panties, shirt, and sheets soaked. Uh! It's not during the day for me. It's so weird.
I dont sweat so much but I am sooo hot during that week. I'm usually freezing, especially this time of year!
I get really bad night sweats too and dont know if it is to do with my period or not cos I get mine at random times of the month. It's awful, even my knees are soaking. Glad its not just me, my fiance says I'm too hot to cuddle at night too.
I've had this problem to, in two periods at least what I can think about. The first period was in my teens, and I think it was due to hormonal changes. I trained a lot and ate poorly and droped approx 22 pounds in 2 months 😕 so my menstrual cycle completely collapsed. I think maby that I lost to much for such a short period of time that the toxins stored in the fat cells became to much for the body to handle, and it tried to get rid of it through sweating during the night, but that's just one of my theories 😉 My second "sweating period" was during a time of intense stress in my life, and I had all of these nightmares and woke up in the middle of the night feeling as if someone had poured a bucket of water on me 😕 Hope maby that helps in some way and that you get your problems solved!
shimamd ·
I had this a few years back when I was 35, thought I was going into menopause, and my GYN said it was due to being underweight for my body type. I had lost a few pounds, not much, just about 3 or 4 lbs, and apparently that was enough to make a difference. I gained a few pounds back, adn the night sweats went away. A year later, I dropped a few pounds again, and the sweats came back. Gained a few pounds back, the night sweats went away. He said that everyone's body has a set amount of fat it needs to make the estrogen it needs to function properly, and if you go below that, you'll get basal symptoms, like night sweats, and other things. I fought him on this because I'm by no means skinny. I'm 5'2", normally about 110-112 lbs, very hour-glassy, with chunky thighs and knees (in my teen years my little brother used to call me Bettie Boop!), and I dropped to only 107 lbs. when I had symptoms (and my legs were still chunky!). Anyway, fast forward to today, at age 40, and I broke my foot at dance class a few months ago, just getting up on my toe to turn. Was told that I am early stages osteoporosis, and now have to be super careful not to fall for the rest of my life! I have received numerous lectures about staying in a healthy weight range because estrogen is protective, etc. So, long story short, all you younger women out there, take care of yourself, don't compare youself to others, and stay healthy! Embrace your curves!!! I hope this doesn't sound too lecture-y, but I've been stuck elevating my foot for two-plus months, and it sucks. I've been lecturing my own daughters on keeping healthy and listening to their bodies so they won't end up with a broken toe that won't heal when they're older like me! If you're in your 20s and having night sweats, please listen to your body!!
I've actually put on a little weight recently! Not sure if that would factor in or not. btw, sorry about your toe!
shimamd ·
thanks! My biggest concern about the toe right now is that I can't wear a shoe! And, back to you, it could be due to a weight gain, too, I'd imagine, since your body might be trying to readjust hormones. A little more motherly advice, though. If you only talked to your primary care dr about it, might be worth a call to your GYN. In my case, my primary care guy just shrugged it off, but when I mentioned it to my GYN, she sent me for tests to rule out things like thyroid disorder, etc. MIght be worth the phone call just to see what they say.
@shimamd: thanx for ur story! Now I kind of understand things better! But thats a strange thing though, means my ideal fat percentage would be pretty high 😮 but maby the horomones gets kind of messed up when you drop to much to fast. Hope for the best for your toe!
Kaylie ·
For me red wine= night sweats.. Just sayin
cluther ·
I get terrible night sweats during my period! For me, it is always on my legs. I end up soaking the sheets. This only happens during my period. I have no idea why this happens and how to stop it.
RebeccaR ·
It's all hormone related. I get cold flashes during certain times of the month as well.
yrngrl ·
Shimamd, that's interesting. I have terrible night sweats too (usually around my period, occasionally at other times). They started after I lost weight. I am also 5'2 and around 110 lbs.. I don't think I'm too thin but I do have a fair amount of loose skin from the weight loss (nearly 100 lbs lost) so I might have less body fat that it appears from the scale. Hmmm...
yrngrl ·
I'm 39, so I kinda assumed it had to do with my age. Who knows though.
I have night sweats too - most every night. The best thing I have found is the garments from Dry Babe - they make sleepwear that is not only cute but it is made to absorb night sweats. Check them out - www.drybabe.com. Have not been bothered in the middle of the night since I found them.
When i have experienced this, it has been due to dietary fats being too low. You may want to keep an eye on how much good fat you are eating (olive oil, nut butters, nuts, etc). Dietary fat has a lot to do with controling and regulating hormone production as well certain vitamin absorbtions which can lead to many many symptoms. May or may not bethe issue, but its worth keeping an eye on it.
kee0890 ·
OK, I thought this was just me!!! I only get this during my time of the month at night time. I go to bed comfortably but then I wake up during the night Very Hot!!! Let me know if yoy guys find a solution to this. Like I said, it only happens during menstruation so I know it's not from stress or dietary habits.
Yep I am more sweaty the few days before my period & during it, I get bad night sweats. I always know when "it's" coming when the night sweats start up.
korinne ·
How does your doctor not know? Often night sweats can be a symptom of a sudden decrease in estrogen which is what happens during your period. Other hormonal factors (which can be related to such things as stress and diet habits) can also contribute - which may relate to who experiences this and when.
luvlee ·
YES! I have woken up having night sweats during that time. It happens during that time a lot!! I have gotten into the shower with my pjs on before because I was so hot and felt claustrophobic, so I just jumped in for immediate relief. My doctors all say it is normal during that time. I am not on BC pills and it is worse not on them.
