Five Signs Of High Blood Pressure In Women

Many people mistakenly assume that high blood pressure mainly occurs in men. However, this condition is just as common in men as it is in women. In this article we are going to talk about high blood pressure in women.

High blood pressure is usually even a ‘silent’ disease in women, causing many problems that are not diagnosed in time.

One thing worth remembering is that during menopause, women are much more likely to develop high blood pressure than men of the same age. It is therefore important that women belonging to this category regularly visit their doctor for a check-up.

In addition, it can be very useful to have a blood pressure monitor at home, because that way you can measure your blood pressure yourself at any time. Any investment you make to monitor your blood pressure, no matter how small, will help you take better care of yourself.

Below we discuss five facts about high blood pressure in women that are worth remembering.

1. More and more women suffer from high blood pressure

Below we discuss some factors that can contribute to this phenomenon:

• Smoking, as more and more women are developing this habit these days.
• Work stress coupled with the pressure of a family, such as taking care of your children or needy relatives. All of this causes blood pressure in women to rise in general.

• Doctors indicate that the incidence of high blood pressure is still higher in men between the ages of 40 and 50.
• However, women between the ages of 50 and 60 are more likely to have high blood pressure than men of the same age. This is due to factors such as the transition.

2. Contraception and high blood pressure

Several studies, such as a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, show that taking the contraceptive pill can cause blood pressure to rise.

If you are also overweight, the chance of developing high blood pressure is even greater. However, there are also other factors that can contribute to this phenomenon:

• Be thirty-five years of age or older.
• A family history of high blood pressure.

If you are currently taking the contraceptive pill, don’t hesitate to consult your doctor to find out about the possible side effects associated with the pill you are taking.

3. High Blood Pressure in Women and Menopause

Before a woman reaches menopause, her blood pressure generally remains stable throughout her life. In any case, if the woman does not smoke or does not experience too much stress.

After a woman goes through natural or surgical menopause, her blood pressure typically goes up. We speak of a surgical menopause when the ovaries have to be removed for medical reasons.

• A lack of estrogen has been linked to increased blood pressure. This fact is explained by looking at the endothelium.
• The function of the endothelium is to regulate the dilation and contraction of certain blood vessels. This keeps your blood pressure stable and allows you to improve your quality of life.
• However, when women go through menopause, this system becomes less active. This causes the artery walls to stiffen and blood pressure to rise.

This lack of estrogen also causes us to gain weight as women. And unfortunately, a buildup of fat around the waist can also cause blood pressure to rise.

4. Symptoms of High Blood Pressure in Women

• Headache, which gets worse in the morning and evening.
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• eye inflammation
• palpitations
• ringing in the ears
• Increased Anxiety
• Difficulty with concentration
• Feeling tired or breathless when performing activities such as climbing stairs.
• Insomnia
• Blood in the urine. This is more common when high blood pressure has already compromised kidney health.
• Dizziness
• Weakness

These symptoms can all get worse as a woman goes through menopause.

5. How To Treat High Blood Pressure In Women

First of all, it is important to find out if there is a family history of high blood pressure. If this is the case, it is important to report this to your doctor so that he/she can check your blood pressure regularly.

It is important to put the following advice into practice:

• Try not to sit all day long. For example, it is important to exercise at least half an hour a day.
• If you smoke, try to quit right away.
• Try to consume less salt.
• Drink at least two liters of water a day.
• Start your day by drinking a glass of warm water with lemon juice.
• Eat artichokes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, eggplant, peas, lentils, etc.
• Season your dishes or salads with garlic.
• Walnuts and bananas can also help lower your blood pressure.

• Eat oatmeal with green apple for breakfast.
• Try not to drink too much coffee and certain teas.
• Make sure you experience as little stress as possible.
• Avoid weight gain.

So if you are a woman approaching menopause or have already gone through menopause, remember that this is a very important phase in your life for your body. A phase in which you should only have one goal: to take care of yourself.