World Hypertension Day 2025: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal problem that affects many young girls and women. Usually this is due to the missed periods, frequent breakthroughs, excessive hair growth, birth problems and more. But under these general problems PCOS goes far beyond hormones and can affect your heart. Do you know that he has a connection with hypertension?
On World Hypertension Day, which is observed on May 17, let’s figure out how PCOS can silently increase the risk of high blood pressure.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, D -D -Apik Agarwal, Director of the Obstetrics Department and Gynecology at CK Birla, Gurugram, deepened this connection, explaining how PCOS could increase the risk of hypertension.
She said: “Like a gynecologist, I often face women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who present problems of irregular menstruation, weight gain, acne or infertility. The fact that most women do not know that PCOS is not only hormonal or reproductive disorders, but also Privacy for the heart.
The D -or the Dipika also mentioned the study that established this connection. She added: “Studies have shown that women with PCOs are about 40% more likely to have hypertension than those who do not have PCOs. A large study from China has proven that high blood pressure was almost twice as much in women with PCOs. This is, to a large extent, of the metabolic disorders caused by the SPC.”
D -R Deepika Aggarwal shared with us a comprehensive guidance that studied the link between polycystic ovaries (PCOS) and high blood pressure:
As PCOS increases hypertension
- Most women with PCOs gain weight and acquire excess visceral fat, which releases a hormone called leptin.
- Increased levels of leptin causes an increase in blood pressure. In addition, PCOS is associated with insulin resistance, that is, the body does not effectively use sugar, so there is more sodium delay and, as a result, increases blood pressure.
- The second factor that promotes is a high level of male hormones (androgens), which are also a feature of PCOS, and which can lead to further rise of blood vessels and blood vessels.
Manage PCOS to protect your heart
- Regular blood pressure monitoring can help identify early pre -emptive signs of hypertension.
- If the results are constantly high, therapeutic intervention may be required. However, more fundamentally, lifestyle changes can be quite significant.
- Taking a balanced diet with minimal carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, such as unhealthy food, white bread, rice and sweet food, is important for controlling insulin levels and minimizing fat enhancement.
- Daily exercise, such as 30 to 45 minutes of strength training and cardio, help support weight and heart health.
Don’t ignore mental health
- Stress management is an important aspect of PCOS management.
- Anxiety and depression are more common in women with PCOs, and stress can further affect blood pressure.
- The priorities of stress management through practices such as attentiveness, therapy or other support systems are important for overall well -being.
Also read: Acne to infertility: Hidden exposure to the SPCA on women’s health
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
