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title: Do women with alcohol dependence drink more during the premenstrual phase?
description: Yes, about one-third of women with alcohol dependence drank more premenstrually than at other times of the month. This finding is based on a small study, so w
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/are-alcoholic-women-more-likely-to-drink-premenstrually-1996/
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- Do women with alcohol dependence drink more during the premenstrual phase?

Survey study, 1996

# Do women with alcohol dependence drink more during the premenstrual phase?

Yes, about one-third of women with alcohol dependence drank more premenstrually than at other times of the month. This finding is based on a small study, so we cannot be very certain about it.

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## What they did

Researchers asked women at alcohol treatment clinics about their premenstrual symptoms and alcohol dependence using two standard questionnaires (the Premenstrual Assessment Form and the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire). They collected information over a 2-year period.

## What they found

One-third of the women in the study drank more premenstrually than at other times of the month.

## What it means for you

For women with alcohol dependence, the premenstrual phase may be a time when drinking increases. Recognizing these high-risk times could help with counseling. However, this was a small study with no comparison group, so the finding should be treated as preliminary.

one-third

Proportion of women who drank more premenstrually

## About the study

Original title Are alcoholic women more likely to drink premenstrually? Authors Allen D Journal Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) Year 1996 Study design Survey study What was tested None - the study examined existing drinking patterns Read the paper [doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.alcalc.a008125](https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.alcalc.a008125)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Alcohol, smoking and substance use](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-substance-use/)

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