night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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Social media is rife with influencers and life coaches selling supplements to relieve night sweats, clear brain fog and sustain libido.
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The study found that women of color were more likely to experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during menopause, which include hot flashes and night sweats.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
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Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The study found that women of color were more likely to experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during menopause, which include hot flashes and night sweats.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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