4. Night sweats
Night sweating is another common side effect of menopause in women. Just like daytime hot flashes, episodes of night time sudation are caused by changes in estrogen levels which impair the brain’s thermoregulation capacity.
Night sweats are considered significantly more impactful than their daytime counterparts because they often interrupt sleep and impede women’s ability to rest. Furthermore, night sweats have been linked with the appearance of various cognitive and psychological side effects such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, etc.