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.
1 Many people experience more frequent sweating on the head or face during pregnancy or menopause. 2  Hyperthyroidism can also cause the patient to experience excessive sweating on the face or throughout the body. 3  Heart conditions can also lead to sweating on the face, caused by the strain on the body.