Study on Blood Pressure Changes in Postmenopausal Women
1Dr Arifa Begum, M Phil (Thesis Part) Student, Department of Physiology, Mymensingh Medical College (MMC), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|May 16, 2019
Summary
Postmenopausal women experience elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to reproductive women. This study highlights significant blood pressure increases during menopause, impacting women's cardiovascular health.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Cardiovascular Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Menopause significantly impacts women's health, causing physiological, psychological, and biochemical changes.
- Elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure are observed in postmenopausal women compared to reproductive women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess blood pressure changes in healthy postmenopausal women.
- To compare blood pressure in postmenopausal women with that of healthy reproductive women.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 200 healthy women (100 postmenopausal, 100 reproductive) aged 25-65.
- Blood pressure measured using an android sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
- Data analyzed using unpaired students' t-test.
Main Results:
- Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in the postmenopausal group.
- The findings indicate a clear trend of increased blood pressure post-menopause.
Conclusions:
- Systolic and diastolic blood pressure increase in postmenopausal women.
- These findings underscore the importance of monitoring cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women.
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