Abnormal menstrual cycles and failure to ovulate are two of the main effects alcohol has on females. Others include an increased risk of spontaneous abortions and early menopause; breast cancer is higher in women who consume alcohol.
An endoscopy for the throat can usually be performed in a hospital as an
outpatient procedure. This means that the patient will have the
procedure done and be discharged on the same day. There is usually no
overnight stay required. If the patient has a regular
gastroenterologist, they may perform the procedure right in their
office.
