Menopause and high blood pressure is not something most of us think about. But, around menopause, our blood pressure can increase without us realizing. “Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year”.

Heart Disease

What is the association between heart disease and women?

In National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week [13-19 October 2024] the (United States) Office of Women’s Health Womenshealth.gov note:

“High blood pressure is common and can lead to serious health problems such as aneurysms, kidney disease, heart attacks, and strokes, but many women who have or are at risk for developing high blood pressure aren’t aware of their blood pressure levels”.
Menopause and High Blood Pressure

Women

What is the association between women and HBP?

In High Blood Pressure and Women: High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease In Women the (United States) Go Red for Women note:

“A common myth is that high blood pressure rarely affects women. However, nearly half of all adults with high blood pressure are women. Having healthy blood pressure can reduce your risk of heart disease”.
Menopause and High Blood Pressure

Menopause

What is the association between menopause and HBP?

In Menopause and High Blood Pressure: What’s the Connection? Is There A Connection Between Menopause and High Blood Pressure? the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“Blood pressure tends to go up after menopause. Some healthcare professionals think changing hormones related to menopause may cause blood pressure to rise. Others think an increase in body mass index, also called BMI, during menopause may be the cause”.

Menopause and High Blood Pressure

Silent Killer

Why is high blood pressure often called the “silent killer”?

In How To Manage High Blood High Pressure: Fighting Back Against the “Silent Killer” the American Heart Association (AHA) explain:

“High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms. It can affect all age groups: children, young adults, adults and older adults. High blood pressure quietly damages blood vessels and leads to serious health problems”.
Menopause and High Blood Pressure

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Last Updated: 03 September 2025 – Last Revised: 03 September 2025