My wife is 61, past menopause (so we thought) but still has these occasional sweating episodes. She is not on any kind of hormone therapy and generally healthy.
The episodes generally happen in bed. They can happen spontaneously and can also be triggered by an external temperature change such as me snuggling up next to her. When I do that sometimes one minute later, BANG, she breaks out in this cold clammy sweat.
This doesn't always happen but it is annoying and not conducive to physical relationships if you get the picture.
So what's going on? Any women solved this problem?
2007-02-18 02:45:12 · 6 answers · asked by harveymichaelg 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well my husband would complain right along with you however I'm only 28. It seems as though even after woman pass menopause (according to my mom that we still have the occasional hot flashes) But I've noticed that it has more to do with the fact that my hubby is a small thin guy and not that I am fat but I am heavier than him therefore retain more body heat. I don't know that this is applicable but I can't handle him snuggling with the blankets on. As crazy as it sounds we set the thermostat lower and I usually sleep with less clothing to try to combat this. I would say she should check in with her doc to see if maybe she is having some hormonal issues. It may also be connected with seratonin (sp) as it can cause some strange tempreture effects if it is out of balance.
2007-02-18 03:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One thing that you can try is to have the tempature in the house a little cooler. This will make her want to get in a blanket to stat warm and make sure the blanket is light when you are trying to cuddle with her. This happens to me when I sleep and as long as it is really cool in the house I don't break into a sweat. Even if the hubby is beside me.
2007-02-18 02:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by fxysxysrkly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though she is past menopause she can occasionaly still have the night sweats as they are called. There is no need to worry it just happens.
2007-02-18 02:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by devilgal031948 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the situation not being conducive to physical relationships may actually be a result of her being old as dirt
2007-02-18 03:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen, but the best advice would be for your wife to talk to her primary practioner ie. her doctor.
2007-02-18 02:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little insinitive arent you???? try over the counter hormone thearpy
2007-02-18 02:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by amanda m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋