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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Dandelion on October 10, 2014, 09:45:58 PM

Title: smoking and oestrogen
Post by: Dandelion on October 10, 2014, 09:45:58 PM

Hi

I 'smoke' e-cigarettes with the odd skinny roll-up cigarette.

I heard that smoking can lower oestrogen and worsen meno symptoms.
Is it the nicotine that lowers oestrogen or the chemicals associated with proper cigarette smoking?

thanks

Title: Re: smoking and oestrogen
Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2014, 01:28:53 PM

I suggest that you visit a pharmacy and ask to speak to the pharmacist .......... then let us know  ;)

Title: Re: smoking and oestrogen
Post by: Dandelion on October 11, 2014, 02:51:55 PM

Quote from: CLKD on October 11, 2014, 01:28:53 PM

I suggest that you visit a pharmacy and ask to speak to the pharmacist .......... then let us know  ;)

Hi CKLD

I've got to go out today, so if there is time left I will nip in Boots and ask them, if not I will ask monday and let you all know.
I've got a funny feeling they won't know, but I will ask them anyway.
thanks.

Title: Re: smoking and oestrogen
Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2014, 03:01:44 PM

Ask a Pharmacist though!

I agree Stellajane - fortunately I never smoked.

Title: Spoke to pharmacist
Post by: Dandelion on October 11, 2014, 05:08:31 PM

Hi Ladies

I did ask the pharmacist and he said that nicotine reduces oestrogens.
I have all but stopped smoking but I still use the e-cigarettes.
Hope this is of some help.