Apr 15, 2025
Feeling Blood Pressure Spikes During Period? Here's What It Could Mean for Your Health
Explore causes and personalized insights for blood pressure spikes during period using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Why It Happens
Hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle — particularly around your period — can lead to temporary increases in blood pressure. These changes relate to estrogen, progesterone, and stress sensitivity.
Progesterone Drop: As progesterone falls before menstruation, blood vessels may constrict, increasing pressure.
Estrogen Variability: Estrogen affects nitric oxide, a vasodilator. Lower levels can lead to vessel tightening.
Increased Water Retention: Hormonal shifts promote sodium retention, which can raise pressure.
Heightened Stress Sensitivity: PMS may raise baseline anxiety and cortisol levels.
Poor Sleep or Pain: Menstrual discomfort and sleep disruption interfere with overnight regulation.
How to Manage
Eat a Low-Sodium Diet: Cut salty foods in the days leading up to your period.
Stay Hydrated: Proper water intake offsets water retention and pressure changes.
Use Gentle Movement: Yoga or walking can lower cortisol and improve circulation.
Reduce Caffeine: Stimulants may raise pressure further during sensitive days.
Support Hormonal Balance: Omega-3s, magnesium, and rest can smooth hormonal fluctuations.
Blood pressure spikes during your cycle are natural — but manageable with the right rhythm.
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