Patient's question:
Yesterday, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and found that my mother has menopausal hypertension. I'm quite upset about what's happening to her. I hope medication can help, but I don't know if it will work. I'd like to ask the doctor if medication can effectively treat female menopausal hypertension?Doctor's answer:
Hello:It's a pleasure to assist you. Based on the information you've provided, for women experiencing menopausal hypertension, if the blood pressure isn't very high, there's no immediate need to take antihypertensive medication. You can first try dietary adjustments, combined with physical activity and mood regulation to see if it stabilizes. Your daily diet should be low in salt and low in fat, avoiding high-cholesterol and high-fat foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits, engage in regular aerobic exercise, and maintain a calm mood. After a period of adjustment, if the blood pressure remains high, you may need to start taking antihypertensive medication. Long-acting options like nifedipine sustained-release tablets or valsartan can be considered. Wishing you good health.