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How alcohol can impact perimenopausal symptoms. Perimenopause is the stage when your body begins to transition into the menopause and can cause symptoms such as hot flashes and irregular periods. Sobriety coach and founder of LoveLifeSober.co.uk, Christy Osborne, has revealed how drinking alcohol during this stage of your life can affect you. Hot flashes and night sweats. While hot flashes can be a symptom of perimenopause, they are also a common result of drinking alcohol. ”Alcohol affects the body's ability to regulate temperature, which can lead to increased occurrences of these uncomfortable symptoms.” Disrupted sleeping patterns. While your body is going through perimenopause, you may feel more tired than usual, and drinking alcohol would make this worse by disrupting your sleep cycle. Increased anxiety and mood swings. Mood swings are a common symptom of perimenopause and can be made worse by drinking alcohol. ”It affects the balance of neurotransmitters in our brain, making emotional fluctuations more pronounced.” Hormonal imbalances. ”Alcohol can interfere with our liver's ability to metabolise hormones properly, leading to imbalances that exacerbate perimenopausal symptoms.” "This can result in more severe and frequent issues like irregular periods and hormonal fluctuations.”
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