Smoking And Hrt

[Guest vivalaglammm]

I was wondering if you can still drink and smoke cigarettes while on HRT? and also can you smoke weed on HRT? (do it only on occasions) I will obviously be eating a very healthy diet and excersizing regularly.

[MaryEllen]

Not a good idea.

[Guest vivalaglammm]

Not a good idea.

Not even a beer or glass of wine on the weekend?

[Guest emma'sdilemma]

I don't think that drinking alcohol is causes any health problems with HRT if I'm not mistaken (although I may be mistaken so definitely talk to a doctor!), but smoking is a bad bad bad idea. Blood clots are one of the biggest dangers from HRT and smoking significantly increases this risk. Quit smoking before you start HRT and you'll be in better shape to have it go well.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Hon....

A glass of wine once in a while probably won't hurt..but remember, during HRT the doctor will monitor Liver Function because Estrogen is hard on the liver and so is alcohol...

No use beating it up!

And cigarettes? NO!...NO!...NO!

Estrogen increases the chances for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)...stroke

And smoking anything GREATLY incerases GREATLY the chance for DVT!

Honey...you're becoming a brand new person...be GOOD to yourself!

HUGGS

Donna Jean

[Guest vivalaglammm]

Hon....

A glass of wine once in a while probably won't hurt..but remember, during HRT the doctor will monitor Liver Function because Estrogen is hard on the liver and so is alcohol...

No use beating it up!

And cigarettes? NO!...NO!...NO!

Estrogen increases the chances for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)...stroke

And smoking anything GREATLY incerases GREATLY the chance for DVT!

Honey...you're becoming a brand new person...be GOOD to yourself!

HUGGS

Donna Jean

Thanks for the info!!<33

[Guest Amber Jean]

Just to add to what DJ said. I Had quit smoking 3 weeks before going to my hormone doc. He said straight out that if I began smoking again he would stop my prescriptions. I haven't smoked since (except a pack while I was dealing with the death of my grandmother). Smoking while on hormones had a HUGE increase in the risk for DVT. Don't risk it.

A~

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Good time to restart your life - drug free- alcohol free - non-smoker - NEW GENDER!

Lizzy

[Guest i is Sam :-)]

I don't think there are any specific complications between weed and HRT but personally I chose to give up any kind of mood altering substance at least for a while when I started so that I could accurately gauge the effect that the hrt had on my mood, emotions etc. I figured I'd never know if I felt happier say if I was high all day it would mask any effect from the hormones. So I even cut right back on caffeine for a few months. I'm glad to report I _am_ happier now, and although i'm enjoying caffeine again, I'm pretty much not taking anything else, cos i don't really need it.

ok

Alcohol destroys estrogen

so the more you drink the less effective HRT will be, and yes drinking too much damages your liver and you want that to metabolise your pills. So you can drink in moderation, but remember everytime you order a coke instead, your boobs get a little bigger

smoking

taking estrogen puts you at the same risk of dvt, blood clots, heart desease as any other natal female, and plenty of women smoke. however, doctor's generally won't prescribe it for you if you're smoking, whether it's faulty logic or not. Also it's really bad for you.

I'd also just like to address that if you're doing all these things and you feel you need them, then maybe you're struggling with stress or feeling unhappy and trying to deal with your trans issues, hopefully as you transition you'll feel better about yourself and your life and you won't need these kinds of destructive outlets.

and the money you don't spend on drugs and cigarettes and tobacco you can spend on shoes.

[Guest vivalaglammm]

I don't think there are any specific complications between weed and HRT but personally I chose to give up any kind of mood altering substance at least for a while when I started so that I could accurately gauge the effect that the hrt had on my mood, emotions etc. I figured I'd never know if I felt happier say if I was high all day it would mask any effect from the hormones. So I even cut right back on caffeine for a few months. I'm glad to report I _am_ happier now, and although i'm enjoying caffeine again, I'm pretty much not taking anything else, cos i don't really need it.

ok

Alcohol destroys estrogen

so the more you drink the less effective HRT will be, and yes drinking too much damages your liver and you want that to metabolise your pills. So you can drink in moderation, but remember everytime you order a coke instead, your boobs get a little bigger

smoking

taking estrogen puts you at the same risk of dvt, blood clots, heart desease as any other natal female, and plenty of women smoke. however, doctor's generally won't prescribe it for you if you're smoking, whether it's faulty logic or not. Also it's really bad for you.

I'd also just like to address that if you're doing all these things and you feel you need them, then maybe you're struggling with stress or feeling unhappy and trying to deal with your trans issues, hopefully as you transition you'll feel better about yourself and your life and you won't need these kinds of destructive outlets.

and the money you don't spend on drugs and cigarettes and tobacco you can spend on shoes.

Thank you for the reply, it was very genuine<3 Cigarettes are not a problem for me at all i can quit that in two seconds. Alcohol on the other hand i do enjoy along with weed. I only drink ONCE a weekend and smoke 2 joints a weekend. I do like to have a good time and yes i do not need these things to have a good time but i also do not feel like its life threatening if i only drink once a weekend and have a joint. Also i would have no problem stopping these two things for a while when i begin HRT, because i do agree that i have to feel the mental effects of the HRT first before i jump back into alcohol and weed.

[Guest angie]

Funny,

I quit IV drug use in 98,slowed down my drinking

to almost nothing,(when I used to drink daily).

But cigarettes I am addicted to,tried and still trying,

countless times to quit something I know is bad both

for me and with estrogens.Here is something few talk

about .We run a risk of throat cancer from the combination.

And with my voice being gone for a long time,and with

my throat continually hurting,that could be an issue I

may have to deal with.Let's hope not.

If you smoke,find the way to quit...Now.

Angelique

[Guest Elizabeth K]

and the money you don't spend on drugs and cigarettes and tobacco you can spend on shoes.

MY KINDA woman!

Lizzy

[Guest Donna Jean]

I'll admit that there used to be a time that I enjoyed smoking...

And riding a motorcycle at 110mph....

But, there comes a time when smart trumps stupid......

Buy shoes!

Donna Jean

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Dear Viv,

Marijuana is illegal so you should not be smoking that in the first place. If you are 21 or over, you may drink alcohol. Smoking cigarettes and HRT do not mix at all. You should have a frank discussion with your doctor regarding smoking and alcohol consumption in conjunction with HRT.

Blood chemistry is very sensitive. If you are undergoing HRT, you should not increase your health risks by adding other chemicals into the mix. If you have noticed, even birth control ads say that women should not smoke while on the pill.

None of us here at Laura's are medical professionals. This means that you must seek the advice of a medical professional to obtain the correct details as to if and how much you can drink while on HRT.

Brenda