Addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, vapes, prescribed medications — and even gambling — can increase during perimenopause and menopause.

In her latest Instagram Live, Dr Louise talks about the different ways in which women are trying to escape their perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.

Resources:

• Alcohol and the menopause: why cutting down can improve your menopause and overall health https://www.balancemenopause.com/men...

• My story: menopause in recovery https://www.balancemenopause.com/men...

• Menopause and alcohol addiction: what you need to know https://www.balancemenopause.com/men...

• Gut health and addiction https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/066...