Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals She Experienced Menopause at Age 52, Admits to Drinking Alcohol Every Night

Kapanlagi.com - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she experienced menopause at the age of 52. In the latest episode of the Goop podcast, Paltrow admitted that she experiences anxiety when waking up and thinking about the mistakes she has made.

"I’m really going through it right now, so I feel chaotic. When I wake up, I’m hit with anxiety, something I’ve never experienced before," she said as reported by Wolipop detik.

"I would lie in bed and think about every mistake I’ve ever made, every feeling of people I’ve hurt, all the bad things I’ve done. I can be awake for six hours. It’s crazy," she added.

1. Initially Able to Control Anxiety

Paltrow stated that initially she was able to control her anxiety, but when Los Angeles was hit by wildfires, her anxiety resurfaced and she began consuming alcohol as a sedative.

"I drank every night. I used alcohol as a medicine. Usually, at this point, I hardly drink at all. Maybe just once a week," said Gwyneth Paltrow.

2. Drinking Alcohol Worsens Menopause Symptoms

However, this habit of drinking alcohol actually worsened the menopause symptoms she experienced. What do you think, KLovers?

"My symptoms are really out of control," she said.

3. The Negative Impact of Alcohol Consumption

According to Dr. Kecia Gaither, director of perinatal/maternal fetal medicine services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, alcohol consumption can affect menopause symptoms and its effects can vary greatly among women.

"Because sleep disturbances are common during menopause, this can worsen if you consume alcohol," said Gaither.

4. Effects of Alcohol on Blood Vessels

Gaither explains that alcohol can dilate blood vessels, which can lead to an increased feeling of warmth and discomfort.

5. Can Disrupt Sleep Cycle

Alcohol can also disrupt the sleep cycle of women undergoing menopause, which can ultimately lead to insomnia.

(kpl/dyn)