Are menthol cigarettes dangerous for women?

Question

Hello. I don't smoke many of menthol cigarettes (12/week) but several people has told me they are not good for my health. Thank you.

Answer 1

I too am female, and have smoked menthols for 37 years, Other than the fact that I no longer have the lung capacity that I did 40 years ago, nothing serious has happened to me yet. ( Knock on wood ). Although smoking isn't the healthiest habit to have, had the government, and the media been in the 50's as they are today, I WOULD HAVE NEVER BEGUN!! Heck, talk shows on TV used to have people and even the hosts themselves light up and smoke. It was done everywhere! Even in hospitals. But in answer to your question, I heard years ago that menthol would crystalize on your lungs, or something like that. But Good Luck in any choice you make!

Answer 2

Smoking any kind of cigarettes can damage eggs -- they're delicate cells and frequent smoking, or even exposure to secondhand smoke as a child, can potentially damage them. I'm not sure if menthol is more harmful than regular, but if so, probably not by much. The rest of the chemicals are the problem.

Answer 3

Hi, there. I'm sorry to tell you that menthol cigarrettes are just as bad for you as any other kind of cigarrette. I had also heard they weren't as bad for you and did some research and was disappointed to find that they are just as bad for you. One good thing in your favor: You only smoke about a half pack a week so you will find it relatively easy to quit. I used the patch to quit and it worked. You might consider it if you are having a hard time quitting.Best of luck to you. Donna

Answer 4

you have to know they are bad for you. no cigarettes are going to be good for the health. being told menthol is not good for you is i think a reference to the fact they are a cigarette, not because they are menthol.
give it up, you can do it :)

Answer 5

No cigarette is good for your health no matter what kind. if you only smoke 12 a week your not really addicted so i'd suggest quitting or at least trying to.

Answer 6

There are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes and cigarette smoke. 43 of those chemicals are known to cause cancer. ALL cigarettes are bad for you no matter if you're a man or a woman. Check this out.

http://www2.hn.psu.edu/programs/health/cig_chemicals.html

Answer 7

Yes! all type of cigarettes are dangerous to everyone and not just for women. My friend is a regular smoker and now he have a lungs problem.

Answer 8

Yes! Any cigarette is bad for your health.
It is bad for every ones health!
Smoking any form of tobacco can and does cause cancer!
Where have you been all of your life?

Answer 9

cigarettes..menthol or otherwise...are dangerous for everyone..they say so right on the package!

Answer 10

Just as bad as non menthol are for men. YES!!