![]() ![]() Estrogen is at its lowest point right before and at the very beginning of your period. At this time estrogen levels begin to decline. Right after you ovulate (mid way through your cycle ), your progesterone rises paired with a rise in your basal body temperature. So why does it happen? Hormone Fluctuations Well if we think about post menopausal women, the main reason why they are said to experience hot flashes is due to the very low levels of estrogen. Even if you aren’t close to menopause, and your periods are regular, you can still experience night sweats before your period. The average age for menopause is 51, but up to 40% of women report experiencing hot flashes in a given year (3). ![]() These symptoms are associated with fluctuations in the levels of progesterone and estrogen during the cycle, meaning that any woman (at any age) can suffer from hot flashes or night sweats (and it’s more common than you think!) (1). Sweating and hot flashes that occur before your period are some of the many presentations of PMS or pre menstrual syndrome (1). Rest assured that there ARE other reasons you may have to strip down your clothing in the middle of the night (not for the reasons you’re thinking!). ![]() Often times these women are in their 20’s or 30’s, and certainly are not yet ready for this transition. Do you suffer from pre-period night sweats? When my patients tell me about their night sweats, often their first question is “does this mean I am starting menopause”?. ![]()
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