Q: I always had low blood pressure (110/70) readings until I reached perimenopause. I was on Loestrin for 9 years. My high bp fluctuated during this time. My blood pressure now is at 130 over 90. I have been off the Rx for a year...

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Q: Could you kindly give me some medical advice about pregnancy and high blood pressure?

A: Women with hypertension can have normal babies. Closer monitoring during the pregnancy is required to ensure the health of both the mother and the infant. A good article on the...

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Q: My BP elevated a couple weeks before delivering my baby. It has been a month after having my baby and my BP has remained elevated. Can you possibly tell me why my BP is still elevated? What can I do to lower it?

A: Blood...

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Q: I have experienced occasional sleep disorders (due I believe to menopause). When I am sleep deprived, my blood pressure registers 150/100. This is high, but when I am not sleep deprived, it’s fine. What measures can I take to address this temporary increase in...

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Q: I would like to become pregnant. My doctor says I have to come off of my medicine which is lisinopril. I used to be obese but I lost 325 lbs and no longer need all that medicine I took but I find it hard...

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