Hypertension and hormonal contraceptives
Retzke, U.; Schwarz, R.
Zeitschrift für die Gesamte Innere Medizin und ihre Grenzgebiete 35(21) Suppl: 138-141
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-2542 PMID: 7467595 Document Number: 168261
After several years the intake of hormonal contraceptives causes a slight increase of the arterial blood pressure in the non-hypertensive region in all women. The incidence rate of real hypertensions is 1.8 to 3 times as high as users, compared with the non-users. The cause of the increase of blood pressure is not exactly known. The estrogen-induced changes of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system are most probable. Conclusions for the first prescription, the frequency of controls of blood pressure and the behaviour in the appearance of a hypertensive reaction are reported. It is particularly warned of antihypertensive therapy and permanent intake of the "pill".