I am 19 and I am getting night sweats on my period?

[Anonymous]

I researched it on google. According to Google, this is a cause from either stress, thyroid, hypoglycemia, or I am dying of cancer. I am tempted to go to a doctor and see if my thyroid is acting up. Because thyroid issues run in my family. It starts around 3:00 in the afternoon and carries on until I wake up the next morning. Along with night sweats, my other symptoms include loss of appetite and difficulty falling asleep. I don't have a fever my temperature is 98.5 Fahrenheit. But it is just so hot. The AC does nothing for me. I did nothing productive today I just stood in the doorway of my parents freezer and took a cold shower. I am tempted to take another because I smell like death. I am just wondering if it's normal. I can't ask my mom because she is talking on her phone.

[btbc92]

Yes, its normal. I get them all the time. That is because as your going through your cycle, your pumping more blood in your system than you do when your off your period. It worse during the hot summer. And can be so-so during the winter months, until you stop your period. Its gets worse if your iron is low. It can be stress related, your thyroid. But you would have to be tested for those things to be considered. I highly doubt it's cancer. But your never too young, so it's best to just ask your doctor. If this is other than your period, then yes, it is a sign for something much serious. You can talk to your primary doctor and gynecologist.

[outmyroom]

How have you been eating? Are you dieting or working out too much?

[Asker]

No I am not dieting. I can't afford to lose weight. I try to eat healthy all the time.

[outmyroom]

Hmm. I think hypoglycemia can be ruled out. Okay then tell me what's happening in your life. Thyroid problems can be caused by stress. How is your sex life?

[Asker]

I am planning to stay abstinent until I am in a serious relationship.

[outmyroom]

Oh wow. Has your skin been drier by any chance?

[Asker]

No, I use moisturizer twice a day.

[outmyroom]

Forget about your moisturizer. Are they excessively dry without it?

[Asker]

No, my skin feels fine. No dry spots anywhere.

[outmyroom]

Okay. I'm trying to remember my a&p what else causes those problems.

[outmyroom]

Tbh I can't remember any more problems sorry.

[Asker]

Do you think I should see a doctor? It started yesterday and is still happening. So I can't say if it continues while I am off my period.

[outmyroom]

I would see a doctor. Go to you're general doctor. He will probably recommend you see an ob/gyn. But go to a family doctor at like med check first.

[Asker]

I talked to my sister and she said its common for that happen to women in our family. She recommended birth control to regulate it.

[Nomad69]

Have you been doing opiates like oxy or codeine? Do you have night terrors? Have you recently quit smoking, weed or coke?

[Asker]

No, I have never done drugs in my life. I don't get night terrors but a few days ago, I had my nightmare in a long time. I woke up screaming.

[Nomad69]

Could be " sleep paralysis" or who knows...

[Xfitchick]

A simple blood test will show if there is something wrong. So go to a doctor and stop panicking.