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.
Excessive Sweating Causes. Excessive sweating can be broken down into two categories as far as causes go. The first cause can be listed as primary hyperhidrosis, and the second category is secondary hyperhidrosis. The problem with primary hyperhidrosis is that it occurs with no recognizable cause.