Menopause
Usually falling between the ages of 45 and 55, menopause is a normal stage in every woman’s life whereby the body progressively stops producing oestrogen and progesterone. While it marks a period of natural change and development, it comes with a wave of unwelcome symptoms. In an article published by the Sleep Foundation, it was revealed that: “Following menopause, about half of people experience sleep disorders.”i This unfortunate side effect is most commonly caused by hot flashes and night sweats, symptoms that most women will experience before, during or after menopause.
Menopause: why hot sweats occur
Changes in hormones during menopause influence the internal thermostat of the body, the hypothalamus. When oestrogen levels decline, the hypothalamus could grow more sensitive to even modest fluctuations in body temperature. The body believes it is overheating as a result of this misunderstanding, which causes abrupt sweats, flushed skin, and a rapid pulse.
Night sweats can be particularly troublesome for getting a good night’s sleep. Rising sweaty, uncomfortable, and overheated not only disrupts sleep but also affects mood, energy levels, and general quality of life. As well as eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly, the NHS also suggests keeping your bedroom cool, reducing stress levels and taking a cool shower before bed to help ease hot flushes and night sweats.ii Creating a colder sleeping environment is a basic but strong first measure toward alleviating night sweats and hot flushes in bed.
How can bamboo bedding help?
Women’s Health Concerniii recommends good bedding and a good mattress as essentials to creating the best possible sleep environment during menopause. Bamboo bedding is an excellent choice to create a cool, comfortable environment to combat night sweats and hot flushes. Unlike conventional cotton or synthetic materials, bamboo fibres inherently draw moisture away from the body and enable improved airflow. This not only keeps you cooler as you sleep but also absorbs and evaporates perspiration to reduce your chances of waking up in damp sheets due to night sweats. Beyond temperature control, our bamboo sheets are luxuriously soft, helping you to feel calmer and more relaxed and you get into bed.
A restful night’s sleep, naturally
Although hot sweats are a natural component of menopause, they need not govern the quality of your sleep. Women can reclaim calm, peaceful nights by combining lifestyle approaches – such as staying hydrated, using relaxation methods and maintaining a cool bedroom– with the soothing qualities of bamboo bedding.
Menopause is a process; with the correct tools, comfort and wellbeing need not be left behind. Understanding the symptoms and making small changes to stay comfortable can make a big difference to your quality of life.
i https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/menopause-and-sleep
ii https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do/
iii https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/17-NEW-WHC-FACTSHEET-Menopause-and-Insomnia-AUGUST2025-A.pdf