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Can my blood pressure be elevated due to hormonal changes? my period as been irregular for over two months

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Hypertension: Usually, hypertension is related to kidney factors and salt intake. Hormonal and neuroendocrine factors are less common causes.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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