Sex Hormones Shape Blood Pressure Regulation in Hypertension

New evidence links hormonal balance to cardiovascular health across men and women

Sep 24, 2025

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A review of 14 studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025 found that the balance between estrogen and androgens, not just their absolute levels, plays a critical role in regulating blood pressure. Postmenopausal women, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and men on antiandrogen therapy sho…

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