Can Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Stop My Night Sweats?

Are night sweats forcing you out of deep sleep to change your sheets or even shower? You’re not alone. The Sleep Foundation found that 41% of adults, particularly women, have night sweats. 

Not only are night sweats embarrassing and frustrating, but they also significantly impact sleep, which can have a snowball effect on the rest of your health and wellness. 

The answer to night sweats is simple, and you can find it in our office. Here, Hellen Ndungu, FNP at Rebuil-T Healthcare in Georgetown, Texas, takes a closer look at bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and how it can help you stop waking up a sweaty mess. 

What do my hormones have to do with night sweating?

One of the most common causes of night sweats is a hormone imbalance, namely an estrogen and progesterone imbalance. 

These two hormones work together to regulate many of your body’s functions, including your internal body temperature. They also play a role in how your body reacts to perceive temperature changes. 

When your hormone levels get out of whack, your body can mistakenly alert your brain that you’re overheating, triggering excessive, unnecessary sweating. The result? You wake up drenched from head to toe. 

Your honorees fluctuate throughout your lifetime, but some of the most violent shifts occur when you hit menopause, a period of life defined by steep declines in estrogen and progesterone. 

You might also experience hormone-related night sweats during pregnancy or menstruation when your hormone levels ebb and flow. Conditions like primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) and hyperthyroidism can also set off night sweats.

Can BHRT really stop my night sweats?

The short answer is yes, but we won’t stop there. Here’s how BHRT can stop your night sweats. 

When night sweats result from a hormone imbalance, the best path forward is to replace the hormones you’ve lost. 

That’s where BHRT comes in. 

BHRT is a treatment that restores ideal hormone levels using plant-derived hormones engineered almost exactly to match the structure and function of natural hormones. Your body processes the hormones just as effectively as your naturally produced ones, and the added boost significantly reduces your symptoms. 

What else can BHRT do for me?

BHRT doesn’t stop at nixing night sweats. We recommend HRT therapy for a wide range of symptoms and dysfunctions, including:

• Low libido
• Hair thinning or loss
• Low energy
• Reduced muscle mass
• Weight gain
• Mood swings, irritability, depression, and anxiety

Low hormone levels can affect virtually every aspect of your physical and emotional wellness. If you notice any of these signs of a hormone imbalance, don’t wait to get help. 

What can I expect from BHRT?

Our patients love HRT because it’s safe, effective, and there are lots of ways you can go about it. You can receive BHRT via:

• Injections: Every 2-3 weeks, usually in the buttock muscles
• Pellet implants: Inserted under the skin every 3-4 months
• Patches: Applied daily to different areas in rotation (back, arms, buttocks, and abdomen)
• Topical gel: Applied daily

You should notice a gradual improvement in your symptoms in the weeks and months as your body accepts and processes the new hormones. We follow up with you to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. 

Night sweats disrupt your sleep and drag down your days — but there’s hope in treatment. If you’d like to talk to our experts about BHRT, call Rebuil-T Healthcare or request an appointment online to learn more.