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 associated with an increased risk for high blood pressure because the average age of menopause is also about the time women are diagnosed with heart disease. In addition, the weight gain many experience going through menopause contributes to high blood pressure. Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer so it is important for all women, especially after menopause, to control their blood pressure and blood fat levels.
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i have missed two almost three periods..i am not pregnant.i am 51 years old.the periods just stopped no apotting or anything..can this be menopause>?also i cramp just like i’m trying to start.
i have had the same symptoms but then it comes back and in my case it has been spotting for 4months. the age tells us we are in menapause but have no other symptoms.then i found out i have HBP 150/106 and i got some meds. i took it but went home and TOTALLY changed the foods and now 110/80
You are just the right age for menopause. Your cycle will continue to be irregular until your menstrual cycle ceases. You have to miss a full year of periods to be considered post menopause. Even at 56 years old and have been post menopausal for a few years, I still get the feeling like I am going to start my period on occasion. It is not anything to worry about. Good Luck!
I am 51and my last period was in october, I am going through menopause and my BP is quite high at night and night sweats are keeping me awake.I am quite concerned about it as i feel faint as well at times, with the sweats at day time.what can i take with out the side effects.
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At menopause, estrogen levels begin to decrease. This relates to the numerous complaints women have in pre-menopause. The body is trying to adjust to the decrease and lack of estrogen. There are estrogen receptors on the female organs (ie: heart, blood vessels, lungs, etc.) At menopause, these receptors begin to deteriorate and eventually die. That is why estrogen should be taken during the first 3 to 5 years of menopause in order keep the receptors alive that feed the major organs and keep them healthy. After that, women resemble men in that they develop heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, etc.