Menopause and High Blood Pressure

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 the (United States) Office of Women’s Health Womenshealth.gov note:

“The number one cause of death for women in the United States continues to be heart disease, a condition that is preventable. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is hypertension or high blood pressure, which is a blood pressure at or above 140/90 mmHg. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms so the only way to know you have it is to get your blood pressure measured”.

Women

What is the association between women and HBP?

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

“A common misconception is that high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) rarely affects women. However, nearly half of all adults with high blood pressure are women. In fact, women that are just 20 pounds or more overweight, have a family history of HBP or have reached menopause are known to increase a woman’s risk”.

Menopause

What is the association between menopause and HBP?

In High Blood Pressure and Women: Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure and Menopause the Go Red for Women explain:

“While you may have had normal blood pressure most of your life, your chances of developing high blood pressure increase considerably after menopause”.

Silent Killer

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

In Why High Blood High Pressure Is A “Silent Killer”: High Blood Pressure Is Often Called the “Silent Killer” the American Heart Association (AHA) explain:

“Most of the time, high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) has no obvious symptoms to indicate that something is wrong. The best ways to protect yourself are being aware of the risks and making changes that matter”.

May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

What is May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month?

In May Is High Blood Pressure Education Month the (United States) The Heart Truth elaborate on:

“The Heart Truth® encourages women to know their blood pressure numbers. Then make keeping blood pressure within a healthy target part of self-care. #OurHearts are healthier together”.

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