Hangovers getting worse? Menopause could be to blame

Janine Duncan, 52, discovered her heavy drinking was linked to worsening menopause symptoms. A 2025 Macquarie University survey found many women over 40 self-medicate menopausal anxiety with alcohol, highlighting a significant increase in binge-drinking among older Australian women. Experts warn alcohol exacerbates menopausal symptoms and poses greater long-term health risks as women.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Age