When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Schedule a visit with your health care provider if night sweats:

  • Occur on a regular basis
  • Interrupt your sleep
  • Are accompanied by a fever, weight loss, pain in a specific area, cough, diarrhea or other symptoms of concern
  • Start months or years after menopause symptoms ended

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Jan. 20, 2024

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