Every one is different with the night sweats. I have past menapause about seven years ago. I never had really bad night sweats but I do get hot alot faster and find I need only a light blanket and light pajamas where I used to wear flannel pajamas or sweats to bed and used a heavy comforter. I find that most nights I spend soem time first covering up then turning back the covers and alternating all night long. I can't face my husband for long as his body heat will throw me into a hot flash in no time at all. I have never had nioght sweats so bad as to have to get up shower and change the bed but my Aunt used to have to do that all the time. I guess I should count my blessings. The thing I really like about passing through the "change" is...no really big mood swings related to hormonal upheavals.