Alcohol use at midlife and in menopause: a narrative review.
Maturitas
; 189: 108092, 2024 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39180900
ABSTRACT
Alcohol use disorder stands as a prevalent global issue, contributing to 140,000 annual deaths in the United States and causing numerous adverse health and socioeconomic outcomes. Despite being a natural physiological process, menopause often leads to troublesome symptoms that affect women's quality of life and exposes them to increased health risks. Our review delves into the intricate relationship between alcohol use disorder and the menopausal experience. We examine the impact of heightened alcohol consumption on the onset, severity, and burden of menopausal symptoms, particularly vasomotor symptoms. Additionally, we explore its effects on commonly experienced menopausal symptoms such as mood disturbances, sleep problems, and sexual dysfunction. Considering the chronic health conditions associated with both menopause and alcohol use disorder, our study also investigates the influence of alcohol use disorder on bone density. This is especially important due to the elevated risks and mortality linked to bone mineral density loss in menopausal women.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alcohol Drinking
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Menopause
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Bone Density
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Maturitas
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Ireland