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Q: I have had menopausal hot flashes for 12 years now – can these affect high blood pressure for which I am being treated?
A: Heart disease starts being diagnosed in women about ten years later than in men. For women this is in the 50’s....
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Q: How does menopause affect blood pressure? I haven’t had any sleep problems my whole life, till I started menopause. Now I am up a lot @ night with hot flashes, so I’m not sleeping as well.
A: Menopause and high blood pressure are definitely connected....
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Q: What causes high blood pressure in pregnancy? What are the precautions to be taken when one gets pregnant to avoid high blood pressure?
A: The exact cause of pregnancy induced high blood pressure is not known. Good prenatal care is the best protection. It leads...
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Q: What causes HBP in pregnancy? What are the precautions to be taken when one gets pregnant to avoid HBP?
A: The exact cause of pregnancy induced high blood pressure is not known. Good prenatal care is the best protection. It leads to early diagnosis and...
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Q: I am 27 years old and I have hypertension. I had pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy when I was 22 years old. My daughter is now 4 and I have decided to start a weight loss program and lower my BP which is not usually...
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Q: I would like to know what are the risks of being pregnant after stroke. I am hypertensive and did have a small stroke…thank you.
A: You need to discuss your risk with your doctor. There are other factors to consider in addition to...
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Q: I am 27 years old with high blood pressure following 9 months after having a baby. Will my high blood pressure go away?
A: The high blood pressure you developed during pregnancy may not go away. Even if it does, you should continue to monitor...
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Q: Does blood pressure elevate whenever a woman ovulates?
A: According to studies done in the 90’s, blood pressure in women with normal blood pressure does not go up with ovulation. Blood pressure is highest at the time of menstruation. Several small studies showed blood pressure...
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Q: Does high blood pressure affect your ability to produce a baby? (Question comes from a male)
A: Yes, high blood pressure and pregnancy can be a problem. Blood pressure needs to be controlled during pregnancy to make sure the baby grows properly. Only certain medicines...
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Q: Is there a connection between high blood pressure and menopause?
A: Many factors contribute to the development of high blood pressure and heart disease. Women tend to develop heart disease in their 50’s which is about ten years later in life than men. Menopause is...
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