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title: "When should I be worried about night sweats"
description: "Learn when night sweats may signal menopause or another condition, plus warning signs like chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/when-should-i-be-worried-about-night-sweats"
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# When should I be worried about night sweats

> Learn when night sweats may signal menopause or another condition, plus warning signs like chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath.

## When should I be worried about night sweats?

### When to get checked

Night sweats are common in perimenopause and menopause, so they aren't automatically a sign that something serious is wrong. At Alloy, we'd want you to pay closer attention if they’re persistent, getting worse, waking you over and over, or starting to interfere with daily life because of poor sleep, fatigue, or stress.

It’s also worth checking in with a clinician if you’re not sure what’s causing them. Menopause-related night sweats can overlap with panic symptoms, but panic attacks usually come with a strong sense of fear or impending doom and tend to peak within minutes. Other conditions can also mimic menopause symptoms, especially thyroid problems and some heart-related issues. If sweating comes with chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath, get medical care promptly.

Keeping track of when the sweats happen, how long they last, and what else is going on can help. For a clear overview, our [night sweats page](https://www.myalloy.com/symptoms/night-sweats) and this article on [panic attacks vs. vasomotor symptoms](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/is-it-a-panic-attack-or-a-vasomotor-symptom) are useful. If they’re bothersome, at Alloy our [menopause treatment options](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions) explain hormone and non-hormonal approaches, and menopausal hormone therapy is considered the most effective treatment for menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats. This short chapter on [night sweats and brain health](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKBcvQkgXIU&t=1184s) is also a helpful quick watch.


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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [The Estrogen Reset: Skin, Strength & Sex in Midlife | Liz Plosser & Dr. Amy Killen - Night Sweats and Brain Health](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKBcvQkgXIU)
- [Menopause: Is it a 'Panic Attack' or a 'Vasomotor Symptom'?"](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/is-it-a-panic-attack-or-a-vasomotor-symptom)
- [Hot Flashes and Night Sweats During Menopause | Alloy Health](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/dealing-with-hot-flashes-and-night-sweats)
- [Are Your Menopause Symptoms Worse than You Expected? What You Can Do](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/are-your-menopause-symptoms-worse-than-expected)
- [What is Menopause?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-is-menopause)
- [Is progesterone better for sleep than sleeping pills?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/is-progesterone-better-for-sleep-than-sleeping-pills)

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