Most women began smoking in their teens. Some started smoking to deal with the stress caused by the physical and social changes associated with being a teenager. Others start to lose or keep weight off. The media has told us for years that thin is in. Teenagers are very susceptible to the message of these tobacco advertisers.
Teenage addictions are extremely hard to break.
The patterns of behavior are learned and remain difficult to unlearn. Another key factor for women to understand when trying to quit is the monthly cycle of our bodies. Both men and women have natural physical cycles through which their bodies progress. These cycles are more pronounced in women and make it difficult to break habits and addictions. Women subject to PMS may find it especially difficult to quit smoking.