18/02/2026
That glass of wine may be affecting your menopause more than you realise ๐ท
As oestrogen declines, your body becomes more sensitive to alcohol and the effects can be significant
Alcohol can:
๐ฅ Worsen hot flushes & night sweats
๐ด Disrupt sleep and reduce REM sleep
โ๏ธ Increase weight gain & visceral fat
๐ซ Raise blood pressure & affect heart rhythm
๐ Worsen glucose control
โ ๏ธ Increase breast cancer & other cancer risks
๐ Interfere with hormone therapy
Reducing alcohol intake can help support your hormones, sleep, and overall health ๐ค