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Women and Hypertension

Menopause

Hypertension, Hypertension Inspecific Group, Women and Hypertension

After menopause, more women develop hypertension compared to their male counterpart. Also, the older the age after menopause, the higher the chance a woman has of developing hypertension. At the age of 60, about 8 out 10 women have hypertension. Hence, there is also an increase in the complications attributed to hypertension, for instance; stroke, heart failure and kidney disease.

Hypertension And Estrogen

Hypertension, Hypertension Inspecific Group, Women and Hypertension

The human body contains many kinds of hormones, which help to regulate many functions. One of these hormones is Estrogen. Estrogen is a natural hormone that is important for women. Estrogen is also known as the sex hormone. The ovary produces most of the estrogen hormone in the woman’s body.