menopause

If you’re going through menopause or perimenopause and finding that alcohol affects you differently than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many women start asking quietly: does alcohol affect your menopause, and if so, why does it suddenly feel so much harder to cope? As hormone levels change during perimenopause and menopause, the body processes alcohol differently — which...

For many women, menopause is a stage of profound change. Alongside the hot flushes, disrupted sleep, and mood shifts, there is often a quiet increase in drinking. A glass of wine may feel like a reward at the end of a long day, but during menopause the body’s response to alcohol changes. What once felt harmless can now amplify symptoms...