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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure
Goodday, I started to have a problem with very low bloodpressure from when I started to use Contraceptions! I went to a GP, did bloodtests etc but couldn't find anything wrong. Is it possible that it can be the contraceptions that affects my hormones?
Mon, 7 May 2018
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What type of contraception are you using? Hormonal contractions affect your natural hormones but it is highly unlikely that contraception is the cause of your low blood pressure. If you are using oral contraceptive pills up to know they have not been reported to decrease blood pressure. Conversely, if the contraceptive pill contains both estrogen and progesterone (combined oral contraceptive pills) it may cause an increase in blood pressure because of containing estrogen. Progesterone-only pills which contain no estrogen have no effect on blood pressure. Your low blood pressure is highly likely caused by some other causes. Medications, dehydration, cardiovascular and nerve system disorders are the most common causes of low blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
What type of contraception are you using? Hormonal contractions affect your natural hormones but it is highly unlikely that contraception is the cause of your low blood pressure. If you are using oral contraceptive pills up to know they have not been reported to decrease blood pressure. Conversely, if the contraceptive pill contains both estrogen and progesterone (combined oral contraceptive pills) it may cause an increase in blood pressure because of containing estrogen. Progesterone-only pills which contain no estrogen have no effect on blood pressure. Your low blood pressure is highly likely caused by some other causes. Medications, dehydration, cardiovascular and nerve system disorders are the most common causes of low blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
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