Women's alcohol use in mid-life: Identifying associations between menopause symptoms, drinking behaviour, and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The study aimed to identify associations between menopause, alcohol use, and mental health. Particularly examining how menopause symptoms may relate to alcohol behaviours in midlife women.

Design

An online mixed methods cross-sectional survey study was conducted to gather data on menopause-related symptoms, alcohol use, mental health, and well-being among women.

Methods

A sample of 936 women aged 40-65 was recruited for the study. Quantitative measures assessed menopause symptoms, alcohol use and associated harm, mental health, and overall well-being. Qualitative data were collected through text responses to explore motives for drinking.

Results

Perimenopausal participants, compared to pre- or postmenopausal women, reported the highest levels of meno

SUBMITTER: Davies EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511719 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature