Men's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Men
Hot flashes are not just a women’s symptom. In men, they can be a sign of very low testosterone or another condition worth checking.
Why it happens
Why men get hot flashes
When testosterone falls sharply, the brain’s temperature control can be affected, much like in menopause. This is most common with very low testosterone, including in men treated for prostate cancer. Infections, thyroid problems, anxiety and some medications can also cause flushing and night sweats.
Common signs
- Sudden waves of heat
- Sweating and flushing
- Waking up drenched
- Rapid heartbeat during episodes
- Fatigue the next day
What can help
Ways to feel better
Everyday steps
- Keep the bedroom cool
- Limit alcohol and spicy food
- Track when episodes happen
- Get checked rather than waiting
See a doctor sooner if
- Night sweats with fever or weight loss
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Sweats after a new medication
- Persistent episodes for weeks
Treatment options
Finding the cause
We test testosterone, thyroid and other labs. If low testosterone is the cause and you are a candidate, treatment may ease hot flashes along with other symptoms.
When testing confirms low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy may help. Options include EvexiPEL testosterone pellets and other forms of therapy, with regular labs to keep treatment safe. Testosterone is best measured in the morning and confirmed with a second test.
We treat hot flashes in men for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit starts with lab work and a real conversation about your symptoms.
Questions
Common questions
Can men have hot flashes from low testosterone?
Yes, especially when testosterone is very low.
Are night sweats in men serious?
They can have many causes, some serious. Night sweats with fever or weight loss should be checked promptly.