night sweats
plural noun
: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease
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The drugs mentioned above can also be taken to alleviate night sweats.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
During perimenopause and menopause, the body produces less estrogen, leading to symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
During this time, estrogen levels fluctuate unpredictably rather than steadily declining, which can trigger symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Hair shedding, rashes, dark spots, night sweats, and other unpleasant changes on top of taking care of a new baby (and sleep deprivation) are a lot to deal with.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
During perimenopause and menopause, the body produces less estrogen, leading to symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.
—Marina Kopf, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
During this time, estrogen levels fluctuate unpredictably rather than steadily declining, which can trigger symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Hair shedding, rashes, dark spots, night sweats, and other unpleasant changes on top of taking care of a new baby (and sleep deprivation) are a lot to deal with.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Night sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20sweats. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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