a friend of mine is suffering from high blood pressure after the menopause. can !
Question: A friend of mine is suffering from high blood pressure after the menopause. can hysterectomy reduce HTN issue?
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Ovary removal won't help her blood pressure, and may make things worse.
Blood pressure problems aren't normal after menopause, but they are common as you get older. And if you're on the way to having cardiovascular problems, then they tend to show up after menopause. And this is not because the ovaries are present, but because the ovaries have stopped working much.
The first thing I'd say is to not stop a blood thinner prescribed by one doctor (especially a cardiologist) on the advice of another. The last step to most heart attacks is blood clot formation. She needs one doctor (the cardiologist) in charge of her care.
A total hysterectomy won't solve her problems. Exercise and diet are the best things she can add to her treatment regimen. If her blood pressure remains a problem she and her doctors need to explore her medications (there are many for controlling blood pressure). If her pressure can't be controlled, they should look at her circulating adrenaline levels.
There isn't a magic bullet for hypertension, and it can be catastrophic. Encourage your friend to make healthy lifestyle choices and to check her pressure regularly.