does drinking wine diminish effects of hormone therapy?

[Guest eliza.d]

well, my doc said i could have three glasses of wine or less a day.

so i was wondering, if drinking wine can diminish the effects of hrt.

certainly wouldnt want to do that...but Eliza LOVES chardonnay!

hugs, Eliza

[Guest LottieZero]

I don't think so, unless you're drinking 2 or 3 bottles at a time (not that I think you'd do that!) I still drink wine and other alcoholic drinks about twice a week and haven't had any problems

[Drea]

It probably is safe to say that having more than 3 drinks every day isn't going to improve the effects of hormones.

[Guest eliza.d]

thats what i thought...just wondered if anyone knew more. that shouldnt be a problem, i couldnt drink 2-3 bottles of wine....id be layed out!

Eliza

[Guest Mia J]

While I have seen some reference on other sites to not consuming alcohol on hrt I have not heard that from a medical professional. I have not seemed to have any problems. I think the amount has a lot to do with overall health in the first place.

I have also heard that a lot of caffeine will be an issue with MTF because it stimulates T production. But again I have not heard this from a doctor.

Mia

[Guest Shari]

Mia,

No Starbucks? OMG.

Hugs,

Shari

[Guest Mia J]

Mia,

No Starbucks? OMG.

Hugs,

Shari

There are some things in life that can not be given up.

However I have cut back from a venti bold to a grande bold when I go out.

Mia

[Carolyn Marie]

More than three glasses of wine a day will have an adverse impact on more than the effects of HRT. Like your ability to drive, for instance.

Moderation in all things (except love) is my motto. Another Big Mac? No, thank you.

A glass a day I don't think will hurt anything, but I haven't seen any studies.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest KimberlyF]

I don't know about the effects of HRT on transitioning while drinking. That would require research money that isn't spent on the results of HRT transitioning without drinking.

I do know that post-menopausal women who drink and are on HRT double their risk of breast cancer in some research.

[Guest eliza.d]

well i certainly dont need anymore t! since im a trucker, i never drink unless im at home. i never really drank much before, but i have noticed a real affinity for chardonnay since ive come out started hrt, and gone full time.

i think less is more in this situation. my hrt is crucial to my survival, as is my overall health is of course.

Hugs,

Eliza

[Guest Leah1026]

well, my doc said i could have three glasses of wine or less a day.

so i was wondering, if drinking wine can diminish the effects of hrt.

HRT puts some stress on the liver. So does alcohol. I think he's simply looking out for your liver.

[Guest eliza.d]

well, due to some difficult reality with some aspects of my former life, ive been drinking excessively for the last three days. not to where im actually drunk, but sipping wine all day. ive put a stop to it, and begun to deal with those difficult things like an adult and realized the drinking was making things worse.

well anyway, im ok now.

hugs,

Eliza

[Guest PhoebeJoan]

I gave up alcohol (red wine for me) when I began HRT. It wasn't something that my doctor mentioned, but as Leah said, I didnt want unnecessary extra strain on my liver. Since my pre-existing blood disorder meant my chances of clots, DVT, PE, etc were greater, I basically became a health junkie. I dont drink alcohol anymore, have a largely vegan diet, and do 3 jogs a week. Health-wise, I feel fantastic right now.

But back to the question, I dont know if alcohol in moderation would have a significant impact. For me, I take my HRT around 8am/8pm each day, and usually I would normally have a glass of red around that 6-8pm window, right before taking HRT. I didnt like the idea of that. Having alcohol in your blood when taking HRT cant be a good habit. But if you drink at a different time of day to when you take HRT, I guess it may be less harmful, best to ask a medical professional.

Basically, as much as I love being on HRT, I am trying to minimise it's impact on my health by being as healthy as possible.

Mia, I hope the caffeine thing isnt true lol. I need 3 cups of coffee throughout the morning. I wont be giving that up. My hormone levels are where they should be now, so maybe im not going overboard on the caffeine.