Hypertension in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

Purpose of Review To examine available clinical data on the differences between premenopausal and postmenopausal women with hypertension (HTN). Clinical conditions related to HTN and reproductive status differ in younger women compared with older women. Due to recent changes in the definition of HTN, the prevalence of HTN has increased significantly in all women. Rising rates of obesity among women of all ages increase the risk for HTN.