Written by Stephanie Johnson - February 19, 2023
Menopause is a normal stage of life for women, but that doesn't make it any easier to live with. One common problem associated with menopause is overheating at night. Whether it’s waking up drenched in sweat from night sweats or simply feeling too hot and uncomfortable, there are steps you can take to stay cool and comfortable during menopause.
The temperature of your bedroom has a major impact on how comfortable you feel at night. Many find that temperatures lower than 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) can be too cold, so try setting your thermostat between 65-68 degrees Fahrenheit (18-20 degrees Celsius). An air conditioning unit or even just a fan can also help circulate air and keep the room cooler.
The type of clothes you wear to bed might not seem all that important, but it can actually have a big impact on how cool you feel while sleeping. Try wearing lightweight pajamas made from natural fibers like cotton or linen, which allow your body to breathe better and won’t trap heat like synthetic fabrics do. Additionally having light duvets or comforters as opposed to heavier ones can be beneficial for staying cool at night.
Eating close to bedtime can increase your body temperature and make it harder for you to sleep comfortably due to digestion processes happening in your body right before bedtime. If possible, try eating your last meal around 4–6 hours before you go to sleep so that digestion is mostly complete by the time you hit the sack. Eating smaller evening meals will also help avoid an unwanted rise in body temperature as well.
Caffeine naturally raises body temperature while alcohol disrupts our natural sleep cycles, both of which can cause discomfort at night when trying to control temperatures during menopause. To ensure optimal nighttime comfort levels try avoiding stimulants such as caffeine after 6pm, as well as alcohol after 8pm if possible - especially if you suffer from severe symptoms of menopause such as night sweats or hot flashes.
Taking a cold shower shortly before going to bed helps quickly reduce core body temperature prior to inducing sleep so that when we settle down into our beds we have already started off cooler than usual; this alone could make all the difference between experiencing an uncomfortable night versus one more comfortable one! Additionally, splash some cold water on your face throughout the evening if necessary because this too offers short term cooling benefits when needed most throughout the evening hours.
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