“Women who smoke generally reach menopause
earlier than non-smokers.
They are also more likely to experience early menopause”.¹

Umbrella
What may the Menopause and Smoking Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Early Menopause

Is there an association between early menopause and smoking?

In Smoking’s Impact on Women’s Health: Smoking and Women’s Health – Reproductive Issues the (United States) Smokefreewomen include:

In Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs the (Australia) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“Women who smoke generally reach menopause earlier than non-smokers. They are also more likely to experience early menopause”.³

Hot Flushes

Is there an association between menopausal hot flushes and smoking?

In Looking After Yourself: Smoking and Other Drugs the JH note:

“Women who smoke also have more severe and frequent hot flushes and night sweats, and difficulty sleeping”.⁴

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and smoking?

Yes. In Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Lower Estrogen Levels Smokefreewomen explain:

“Smoking lowers a female’s level of estrogen. Low estrogen levels can cause dry skin, thinning hair, and memory problems. Women who smoke have a harder time getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. Smoking can also lead to early menopause, which increases your risk of developing certain diseases (like heart disease)”.⁵

Cancer

Is there an association between cancer and smoking?

In Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting: What Are Some of the Health Problems Caused By Cigarette Smoking? the (United States) National Cancer Institute (NCI) explain:

Health Problems

Besides cancer, is there an association between other health problems and smoking?

In Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting: What Are Some of the Health Problems Caused By Cigarette Smoking? the NCI also note:

Bone Health

Is there an association between bone health and smoking?

In Smoking and Bone Health: Smoking and Osteoporosis the (United States) National Institute of Health’s Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center explain:

“Cigarette smoking was first identified as a risk factor for osteoporosis decades ago. Studies have shown a direct relationship between tobacco use and decreased bone density”.⁸

Bigger Belly

Is there an association between a bigger belly and smoking?

Yes. In Health Effects: Stomach and Hormones – Belly Smokefreewomen explain:

“Smokers have bigger bellies and less muscle than non-smokers. They are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, even if they don’t smoke every day. Smoking also makes it harder to control diabetes once you already have it. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations”.⁹

Weight Gain

What if I would like to quit smoking but I am worried about putting on weight?

If you would like to quit smoking but you are worried about putting on weight, your Country may have information similar to the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s How To Quit Smoking Without Putting on Weight.

Quit Smoking Guide

Where may I find a quit smoking guide?

Your Country may have a quit smoking guide similar to Smokefreewomen’s Quit Smoking, the NHS’s Quit Smoking or Australia’s Quit website.

Quit Smoking Apps

Where may I find a quit smoking app?

Your Country may have a quit smoking app similar to Smokefreewomen’s Smokefree Apps and the NHS Quit Smoking App.

Quitline

Why can calling your Country’s Quitline be the key to your success?

In Five Reasons Why Calling A Quitline Can Be Key To Your Success the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elaborate on:

Bottom Line

What is the bottom line about quitting smoking?

In How To Quit Smoking: Bottom Line the American Cancer Society explain:

“One of the most important things researchers have learned about quitting smoking is that the person who smokes needs to keep trying. It may take several serious attempts before a person who smokes can quit forever. Rather than looking at a slip back to smoking as a failure, consider it an opportunity to learn from experience and be better prepared to quit the next time”.¹¹

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