Question 1

can you drink wine while trying to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Depends how much: Very light intake of wine 1-3 glasses of wine per week has not been associated with any harm while trying to get pregnant.  Drinking more than 5 glasses of wine a week can decrease your fertility rate by almost 50% in some studies.  You want to be as healthy as you can possibly be while trying to get pregnant and while pregnant.  Avoid excess!

Question 2

will drinking wine during your 2 week wait (while trying to conceive) prevent you from getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But i'm assuming you mean only a small amount of wine - if you did conceive it's shortly after ovulation, so you shouldn't be drinking alcohol.

Question 3

i get a red hot face after drinking wine. why could it be?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Alcohol has a vasodilatory effect. It is possible you are allergic to the sulfites as well.

Question 4

why do i get dry mouth after drinking wine?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth: It could be the alcohol-- it dries out your mouth. You should stay away from mouth rinses that contain alcohol.

Question 5

why do i get a sore throat  the day after drinking wine?

Accepted Answer

Drinking alcohol....: ...Relaxes the muscles of the throat and increases snoring.  It may put you to sleep, but the quality of sleep is often worse.  You are likely snoring more, sleeping with your mouth open, and drying out the mucus membranes of your throat, thus causing irritation.

Question 6

can 50mg a day of ginkgo make it hard to get pregnant?i am drinking shakeology(contains 50mg per drink) and my hubby i have been trying to conceive.

Accepted Answer

Not likely : It is not likely that this would affect fertility positively or negatively

Question 7

is drinking wine good for your health?

Accepted Answer

Red wine: Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of "good" cholesterol and protecting against artery damage.That means glass of wine a day with meal.

Question 8

does drinking wine cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

All: Forms of alcohol, beer whiskey wine are diuretics and dehydrate especially if taking alot. The dehydration does in deed contribute to constipation. Red or white wine, makes no difference.

Question 9

does drinking wine increase acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wine, including red wine and other alcoholic beverages are common triggers for acid reflux. It is usually possible for my pateintws to continue to enjoy wine if had in moderation in conjunction with appropriate treatment for acid reflux.

Question 10

deoes drinking wine cause large blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Eventually...: Long-term heavy alcohol use will interfere with the function of your bone marrow, causing a shortage of the blood clotting platelet cells. Alcohol also causes reductions in vital nutrients and vitamins, such as folate (folic acid) and thiamine, which can lead to "megaloblastic" anemia with immature and larger blood cells than normal in your circulation.

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Can 50mg a day of ginkgo make it hard to get pregnant?i am drinking shakeology(contains 50mg per drink) and my hubby i have been trying to conceive.

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Is drinking wine good for your health?

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