November 01, 2022
Nicotine May Block Estrogen in Women’s Brains, Making It Harder to Quit Smoking
Studies have shown that women have a harder time quitting smoking than men do. New research indicates that nicotine blocks the production of estrogen in women’s brains, which could explain why it’s more difficult for them to quit. While more research is needed to fully understand the underlying mechanisms, the findings suggest that nicotine may…