Nightwear for night sweats in menopause

Life can sometimes be a strange roundabout cycle – for the first few years in life your parents will have to get you up in the night to change your pajamas because you’ve had a small accident. Next, comes your turn at changing your own children’s pajamas when they have had an accident. And, finally, you have to wake yourself in the middle of the night to change your own pajamas. This time, the ‘accident’ is the result of Mother Nature, and you wake to find your nightwear and bedding soaked in your own sweat, not urine! Unfortunately, you are suffering with night sweats, a very common symptom of menopause which means that your body becomes extremely hot, causing you to sweat profusely. 75% of women in menopause will be going through the same uncomfortable experience and having disrupted nights of sleep.

Fortunately, by making a few changes to your lifestyle you can reduce the severity of these night sweats, and in some instances, prevent them from occurring at all. One important step to take is to ensure that you are wearing the right clothing to bed.

Tips on nightwear for night sweats

Night sweats can rob you of a valuable night’s sleep. Some women even find themselves showering, changing the bed covers, or putting on a new set of pajamas at a ridiculous time during the night, simply to relieve their sweat-soaked body. Take the right precautions at bedtime and wear the correct pj’s and you will have a well-deserved rest.

Cotton underwear

Due to cotton being a natural fiber, it allows your skin to breathe more easily so you should choose cotton underwear. Avoid wearing sexy lingerie to bed; the materials will only encourage a night sweat episode.

Don’t wear socks

Your body heat will be retained more easily if you wear socks. Let your feet be free and feel cooler.

The right pj set

Some people like to wear thick, cozy pajamas that reach to your wrists and your ankles but these aren’t advised. Wear a set which comprises of shorts and a t-shirt, or consider a nightgown. If you then get cold, you can reach for an extra blanket. Full length pajamas are restrictive and will make you warmer.

Natural

Whatever night wear you choose, ensure it is made up of 100% natural fibers like cotton, bamboo or linen. These absorb moisture and keep you dry. Synthetic fibers will trap your body heat and increase perspiration.

Breathable

Don’t let your night wear be too tight against your body and definitely avoid wearing a bra to bed.

Layers

Dressing in layers, or having several layers of bed cover is vital. It means that you can add or remove layers, when you get too hot or too cold. This will make for a much more comfortable and improved night’s sleep.

Consider no pajamas

Every woman will suffer with different severities of night sweats. If you have very frequent and intense episodes consider wearing nothing at all. Instead sleep on a towel so that absorbs the sweat, and have a spare one close by so you can swap your wet one for a dry one if needs be. You won’t need to change the covers.

Recommendations

Be sure to avoid all triggers that will result in a night sweat. Have a sensible bedtime routine and always have water close by because this can reduce the night sweats’ intensity. Follow this link for more information on night sweats and why they happen.