Like oral contraceptive users, women who smoke and use estrogen may additionally increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. Although some patients may experience headaches, dizziness, or blurred vision, most often high blood pressure presents no symptoms and the patient is completely unaware that they have high blood pressure until something happens that requires medical attention. Women who experience a lack of sexual desire should have a blood pressure check, since some believe that high blood pressure can cause low libido in some women. Regular blood pressure checks should be a part of everyone's routine health screening. Self-serve blood pressure monitoring equipment is available at many pharmacies, and most hospitals, clinics, and fire stations will perform blood pressure screening free upon request.
Blood pressure measures two numbers.
The good news about high blood pressure is that it is easily controllable. If your blood pressure is high your physician will determine whether medication to lower your blood pressure is required. He may choose for you to make changes to your lifestyle before or during treatment with medication. Follow a heart-healthy diet such as the DASH Diet . Limit alcoholic beverages .