Connection between hbp and menopause
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 07 2007
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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