Premature menopause linked to high blood pressure
Women who enter menopause at an earlier age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study says.
A new study reveals a link between premature menopause and an increased risk of high blood pressure. Researchers from the Dr. Balmis University Hospital in Spain found that women who experienced menopause before the age of 40 had a 12% higher likelihood of developing hypertension compared to women who reached menopause after 45.
The study, published in the Menopause journal, analyzed data from nearly 108,000 women in the UK Biobank project and tracked participants through 2023. The risk of high blood pressure peaked for those who entered menopause between ages 25 and 35. The researchers recommend considering menopause age as a distinct heart risk factor and suggest regular screening for cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension in women with premature menopause.
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