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.
Causes of Excessive Sweating â Focal Hyperhidrosis. In focal hyperhidrosis, there are specific sites where excessive sweating occurs. The most common areas of the body are the hands, armpits, and feet. In these cases of focal hyperhidrosis, the most likely explanation is a genetic trait.