3. Myth: It's not fair; menopause is starting earlier and earlier these days.. We can't blame hormones in the food for this one. It's all your mother's fault! With 99 percent certainty, women go through menopause at exactly the same age their mothers did.
Emotionally stressful or traumatic events are a psychological cause of excessive sweating. The consumption of certain substances, such as alcohol, caffeine or spicy foods, may also cause you to sweat. Women often experience abnormal sweating during menopause.
In most cases however, excessive head sweating is a chronic problem that is caused by an overactive sympathetic nervous system for which there is little known cause. There are also a number of factors that may trigger excessive sweating including heat, anxiety, stress and other emotional reactions such as anger. Keep cool. Wear loose fitting and light clothing which allows your skin to breathe. Cotton and linen are great, but avoid synthetic fabrics and silks whenever you can.