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Why is my blood pressure always a little higher during my menstrual cycle?

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Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction is the process of the blood vessels contracting and "squeezing " the blood through them which is the process of how the endometrial arterioles (blood vessels) initiate a menstrual flow. Vasoconstriction always raises your blood pressure.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2020

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