I'm 45 years old and I'm having trouble sleeping. I often wake up during the night drenched with sweat. Could this be the menopause?

These are common symptoms on the approach to the menopause and you are in the average age group, 45-55, so it is possible.

However; low iron, low thyroid, and low vitamin D can all cause similar symptoms so it may be an idea to ask your doctor to test for these just to rule them out.

They may also be able to test your hormone levels and that may give you a better idea of what is happening.

In the meantime, you may find sage tablets helpful for the night sweats

Eileen Durward