Alcohol and Your Period: Why Women May Get Drunker During Menstruation

Women may get drunk faster during menstruation due to:

• Hormonal Changes: Estrogen/progesterone peaks alter alcohol metabolism.
• Reduced ADH Activity: Estrogen slows alcohol dehydrogenase, prolonging alcohol presence.
• Faster Absorption: Progesterone slows gastric emptying, increasing absorption rate.
• Dehydration: Menstrual fluid loss concentrates alcohol.

Result: lower tolerance, more intense/prolonged effects. Precautions: limit intake, drink slowly, stay hydrated.