Pressure Under Control

Empowering women against hypertension.

- Dr. Sarita Rao

You might not feel it. You might not see it coming. But hypertension—commonly known as high blood pressure—can quietly take hold and put your health at serious risk. And here’s the thing: for women, the warning signs can be even more subtle, and the risks more complex.

According to the World Health Organization’s 2023 Global Report on Hypertension, over a billion people live with high blood pressure worldwide—and almost half don’t even know it. For women, the numbers are especially concerning, thanks to hormonal shifts, pregnancy-related conditions, and the post-menopause blood pressure spike that no one tells you about.

The Hormone Connection