Hypertension Raises Uterine Fibroid Risk, Blood Pressure Medication Can Help Minimize It: Study
Research has found that untreated hypertension in women can increase the risk of developing uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors on the uterus wall. A study of 2,570 women aged 42-52 found that those with untreated high blood pressure had a 19% higher risk of fibroids, while those receiving treatment had a 20% lower risk. Participants taking…