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A member asked:

I notice my heart tends to murmur more right before and after my period. would the murmur be caused by hormonal changes ?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Heart: I assume when you say "murmur" you really mean palpitation .., or the sensation if your heart beating . (you can't feel a murmur) . Yes hormonal cycle and menopause can trigger pslpitations.

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Answered 5/7/2014

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