Can HRT Cause High Blood Pressure?

Woman having her blood pressure taken on a couch

If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you might be asking yourself: can it raise my blood pressure?  The quick answer is yes, some forms, especially oral estrogen, are linked to a higher risk of hypertension.  But the full story is more nuanced.  Different types of HRT affect blood pressure differently, and for some women, […]