Menopause Comfort
Managing hot flashes and night sweats
Explore practical cooling strategies, clothing choices and bedroom adjustments that can help you manage hot flashes and night sweats more comfortably.
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This guide is designed to help you ask better questions and make practical choices. It does not diagnose, treat, or promise a cure.
Understanding hot flashes
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth that spread across the chest, neck and face during perimenopause and menopause. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur during sleep. Both are temporary and common, though their frequency and intensity vary from person to person.
Practical cooling strategies
Layering allows you to adjust quickly. Breathable fabrics like cotton and linen help manage temperature changes. Keep cool water nearby and take cool showers or baths when needed. Many people find consistent sleep temperature helps reduce night sweats.
Adjusting your bedroom for comfort
A cool room temperature (ideally 65-68°F), moisture-wicking bedding, and layers you can remove easily support better sleep. Some people benefit from a fan for air circulation.
Evidence and further reading
Sources
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- 01The North American Menopause Society — Menopause 101 (opens in a new tab)
Evidence-based information about symptoms and management strategies.
