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Pt. 2 On Alcohol and Women's Health from Fertility thru Menopause

01.18.2023 - By Aviva RommPlay

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Welcome to the second half of our alcohol miniseries!

In part one, I focused on how alcohol metabolizes differently in women than men and how this increases women's alcohol-related health risks. I also talked about how alcohol can effect puberty, our hormones, and menstrual cycles.

If you haven’t already listened, it's a perfect prequel to today's episode, where I talk about how alcohol may impact fertility, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and breast cancer, giving you food for thought on whether and if so how much drinking is okay for YOU, and also tools for smarter alcohol intake.

You’ll walk away from series feeling empowered and equipped with the tools and information necessary to approach alcohol in a way that best matches your lifestyle.

In this episode, I dish on:

How alcohol may impact fertility and how to approach drinking while trying to conceive

How inflammation caused by alcohol consumption can enhance symptoms of PCOS and endometriosis

The role of alcohol in menopause, hot flashes, and sleep struggles

Alcohol and breast cancer: risks, susceptibility, genetics, and more

How alcohol may impact methylation and DNA

The top tips for drinking in a way that mitigates the risks of alcohol, while still being able to enjoy light intake should you want to

Whether you're trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, going through menopause, struggling with PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to learn more about the potential long-term effects of alcohol on your health, - even just light drinking - this series as a must-refer-back-to one for various cycles of your life. So listen, save and share it!

Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation.

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