Night Sweats Treatment

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each. Review your options yearly…”.1

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What may the Night Sweats Treatment Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Hot Flashes/Flushes At Night Treatments
  • Hot Flashes/Flushes That Occur During Sleeping Treatments
  • Night Sweats Treatments

Vasomotor Symptoms

What are vasomotor symptoms (VMS)?

DotS the definition of vasomotor symptoms may vary. The North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) definition is:

“Vasomotor symptoms. Also known as hot flashes and night sweats, common symptoms during perimenopause and early postmenopause”.2

Hormone Therapy

Is hormone therapy (HT) an effective treatment for night sweats?

On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use: Potential Benefits, published July 2022, the NAMS note:

“Hormone therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. If hot flashes and night sweats are disrupting your daily activities and sleep, HT may improve sleep and fatigue, mood, ability to concentrate, and overall quality of life. Treatment of bothersome hot flashes and night sweats is the principal reason women use HT”. 3

Not One Size Fits All

Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) one-size-fits-all?

No. In HRT: Types, Doses and Regimes the (British) Women’s Health Concern explain:

“Many types of HRT are available and there is not one type, dose or regimen which suits all women. It is important to understand which hormones are used, why and how so that for each woman who chooses to take HRT, the treatment is individualised to best suit her needs, taking into account types of symptoms, medical history, period pattern if present and current national recommendations and guidelines”. 4

Complementary and Integrative Health

What is one of the recommendations of the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause about complementary and integrative health?

On page one and two in the Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause, first published 10 June 2022, one of the recommendations is:

“Alternative therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, may also improve hot flushes, nights sweats and other menopausal symptoms and can be considered in women who do not wish to take HRT or have contraindications to taking HRT”.5

What may be an elephant in the room with choosing to use complementary and integrative health to treat night sweats?

In 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices. 2.  the (United States) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) elaborate on:

“Many natural products, such as black cohosh, soy isoflavone supplements, and DHEA, have been studied for their effects on menopausal symptoms, but scientists have found little evidence that they are helpful. There is also no conclusive evidence that the herbs red clover, kava, or dong quai reduce hot flashes”.6

In Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Managing Your Symptoms – Hot Flushes and Night Sweats the (British) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) elaborate on:

“Some women find that the dietary supplements black cohosh and isoflavones can reduce their hot flushes and night sweats. However, the ingredients of these products may vary and their safety is unknown. They may also interfere with any other medicines you are taking”.7

St John’s Wort

Can St John’s wort used to treat night sweats?

In Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Treating Menopausal Symptoms – Non-Prescribed Treatments: St John’s Wort the NICE explain:

“Some women have found St John’s wort can reduce their hot flushes and night sweats during menopause. However, the ingredients of products containing St John’s wort may vary and their effects are uncertain. Also, these products can interfere with other drugs, including those used to treat breast cancer (for example, tamoxifen)”.8

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my night sweats?

If you would like help with your night sweats, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic encourage us to seek help explaining:

“Before deciding on any form of treatment, talk with your doctor about your options and the risks and benefits involved with each. Review your options yearly, as your needs and treatment options may change”.9

In 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices. 4 the NCCIH remind us:

“Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care”.10

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  3. BMS & WHC’s 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
  4. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  5. Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  6. Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
  7. Caffeine and Menopause Symptoms: Is There A Link?
  8. Certain Characteristics Predispose Women To Different Hot Flush and Night Sweat Patterns
  9. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  10. Night Sweats TreatmentsComplementary Medicine Options for Menopausal Symptoms
  11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  12. Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes
  13. Complementary/Alternative Therapies for Menopausal Women
  14. Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy [Video]
  15. Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
  16. EMAS Menopause Essentials
  17. EMAS Replay: Risk Assessment for MHT – When, To Whom, Which, and How Long?
  18. EMAS Replay: The Relevance of Estrogen and Progestogen Choice for Breast Safety During MHT [Multiply Languages]
  19. EP 61: Hormone Therapy With Dr. Stephanie Faubion
  20. Early Menopause: Resources and Information – Quick Links: 1. Question Prompt List
  21. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  22. Estrogen, Hormone Therapy and Menopause
  23. Fast Facts: HRT and Breast Cancer Risk
  24. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  25. Find An AMS Doctor [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  26. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  27. HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  28. HRT: Benefits and Risks
  29. HRT: Types, Doses and Regimens
  30. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  31. Hormone Therapy for Menopause
  32. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  33. Hot Flashes
  34. Hot Flashes
  35. Hot Flashes: What Can I Do?
  36. Hot Flashes? Night Sweats? Progesterone Can Help Reduce Symptoms of Menopause
  37. How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes At Night
  38. Joint Position Statement By the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on Best Practice Recommendations for the Care of Women Experiencing the Menopause
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  41. Learning To Cope With Hot Flashes
  42. Lifestyle and Behavioural Modifications for Menopausal Symptoms
  43. Managing Menopausal Symptoms—Hormone Replacement Therapy Is Not the Only Option!
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  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  46. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
  47. Menopause
  48. Menopause
  49. Menopause
  50. Menopause
  51. Menopause
  52. Menopause & Herbs
  53. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  54. Menopause Hormone Therapy: Who Shouldn’t Take It?
  55. Menopause Management
  56. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
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  57. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
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  58. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series
  59. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
  60. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Treating Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
  61. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
  62. Menopause What Are the Symptoms?
  63. Menopause: Complementary Therapies [Multiply Languages] [Video]
  64. Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
  65. Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
  66. Menopause: Medicines To Help You
  67. Menopause: Menopause – Hormone Treatments
  68. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices
  69. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  70. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  71. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms In Depth
  72. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Red Clover
  73. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Soy
  74. Natural Remedies To Help Manage Perimenopause Symptoms
  75. Natural Therapies & Supplements
  76. Night Sweats
  77. Night Sweats
  78. Night Sweats and Women’s Health: How Are Night Sweats Treated?
  79. Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
  80. NonHormonal Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats (Vasomotor Symptoms)
  81. Office of Dietary Supplements: Black Cohosh
  82. Perimenopause
  83. Perimenopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
  84. Perimenopause: Symptoms & Causes
  85. Phytoestrogens
  86. Risks and Benefits of MHT
  87. Study IDs Non-Hormonal Options for Menopause Symptoms
  88. Supporting Women Through Menopause – Fact Sheet
  89. The North American Menopause Society Releases Its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
  90. Understanding Menopause – Booklet
  91. Understanding Premature & Early Menopause – Booklet
  92. Using Natural Therapies In the Menopause Transition – Webinar
  93. Video Series-2020: What You Need to Know About Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  94. Video Series-2022: Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
  95. Video Series-2022: New Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms Are Around the Corner
  96. Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
  97. Webinars: Previous – Breast Cancer
  98. Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
  99. What Are the Benefits and Risks of HRT?
  100. Women’s Wellness: Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms

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