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What are the adverse effects of drinking alcohol during menstruation?

Asked by:Chimera

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 04:11 PM

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  • Gwendolyn Gwendolyn

    Apr 08, 2026

      Recently, there were reports that people also drank alcohol. female Drinking alcohol during menstruation is more likely to cause liver damage or alcohol poisoning than male More than half.

      Experts point out that before and during menstruation, women are affected by hormone secretion, and the activity of decomposing enzymes in the body is low, and the ability to metabolize alcohol is reduced. As a result, alcohol is not easily excreted from the blood quickly, but becomes an "acidic substance" that is harmful to the body. In order to remove these acidic substances, the liver must continuously produce enzymes. As a result, the burden on the liver will be increased, increasing the possibility of liver dysfunction.

      Experts also remind that women lack catabolic enzymes in their bodies during menstruation. If they drink too much for a while, they will be in a drunken state for a longer time and the feeling or symptoms of drunkenness will be more serious. This is why drinking during menstruation can lead to addiction and alcohol poisoning. In addition, due to constant bleeding during menstruation, the body is weak and the resistance is poor. Drinking alcohol will speed up blood circulation. At this time, it may lead to increased menstrual flow. For example, drinking cold beer may also cause Dysmenorrhea wait.

      Therefore, experts suggest that women should in principle refrain from drinking liquor when menstruation is approaching or during menstruation. Of course, you can drink a small amount Grape Wine (about 50ml is appropriate), but not too much.