Hypertension Menopausal

Menopausal hypertension

Menopausal hypertension is an increase in blood pressure that occurs in women during menopause. Characterized by systolic and diastolic hypertension.

The causes of hypertension during menopause are associated with hormonal changes - a decrease in estrogen production. Estrogens have vasodilating and cardioprotective effects. Their deficiency leads to disruption of the regulation of vascular tone and the development of arterial hypertension.

Other risk factors for hypertension in menopause are obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.

Timely treatment of menopausal hypertension includes hormone replacement therapy, taking antihypertensive drugs, and correction of risk factors. This reduces the risk of complications and improves the quality of life of women during menopause.