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Hot flashes and night sweats
Why Do Hot Flashes Happen? What Is Known About the Body's Thermostat
A hot flash is commonly described as a sudden wave of heat with sweating and flushing. This is what public health sources say about the hormonal shifts, the brain's temperature control and night sweats.
Sleep
Insomnia in Perimenopause: Why Sleep Changes
Waking at midnight or at four in the morning is one of the most frequently reported complaints of midlife. An overview of why sleep shifts during perimenopause and what public health sources describe.
Hot flashes and night sweats
Cooling Sheets and Blankets for Night Sweats: How to Choose (and What to Check First)
A plain-language guide to choosing cooling sheets and blankets when you wake up hot or damp: fabrics compared, what the labels mean, and four popular options with their ratings.