Question:

What about high blood pressure after menopause?

Karen

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Answer:

Well, Karen, what about high blood pressure after menopause? (Sorry, couldn’t resist the joke.) High blood pressure is more common as we age, and heart disease rates are higher in women who are postmenopausal when compared to women the same age who still get their periods. High blood pressure can be treated through a combination of exercise, lifestyle changes – quitting smoking, and better eating – and/or medication. Your blood pressure and treatment for it should be monitored by your doctor.