night sweats

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. heavy sweating during sleep, especially as a symptom of certain diseases, as tuberculosis.

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Etymology

Origin of night sweats

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Hormone therapy is approved for the treatment of hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss.

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That includes hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and weight gain.

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It alleviates the short-term symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and weight gain, and when started within 10 years of menopause it has underappreciated long-term health benefits that even doctors may not be familiar with.

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It starts with a short quiz: “How much do night sweats, heart palpitations, brain fog, etc. affect your daily life?”

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The hormone estradiol could also be used to alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and progesterone could be used to protect the uterine lining and improve sleep quality.

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