Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. It claims the lives of more than 17.9 million people each year, more than a third of whom are women under the age of 70. Despite this, symptoms of CVD in women often remain underestimated or misdiagnosed, especially when it comes to hypertension, one of the key risk factors.
"Hypertension in women is often masked as symptoms of menopause. That is why it is important for women, even young ones, to participate in their own treatment by monitoring their blood pressure at home,"
—says Angela Hem Maas, MD, professor of women's cardiovascular health at Radboud University Medical Center.
Why are women more likely to suffer from CVD?
Although the prevalence of hypertension before menopause is higher in men, after menopause the situation changes - the level of hypertension in women increases rapidly and even exceeds that in men.
Gender-specific risk factors in women include:
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertensive complications during pregnancy
- Premature menopause
- Premature birth
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Autoimmune and systemic inflammatory diseases
Women may also be more vulnerable due to socioeconomic factors, domestic violence, low medical literacy, and underrepresentation in clinical trials.
The danger of incorrect or untimely diagnosis
Hypertension in women is often mistaken for stress, fatigue, or a symptom of menopause, and goes untreated. This increases the risk of complications such as:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Myocardial infarction
- Stroke
- Chronic heart failure
There is a solution - reliable blood pressure monitoring at home with Microlife blood pressure monitors
Microlife, a world leader in blood pressure measurement, offers innovative technologies that are especially relevant for women:
Microlife technologies that protect women's hearts:
- AFIB – a unique technology for detecting atrial fibrillation in its early stages. It is recommended by the European Society of Hypertension for home use.
- MAM – automatic three-time pressure measurement with average value output — more accurate diagnostics.
- Gentle+ – adaptive technology that ensures comfortable cuff inflation, important for sensitive skin.
- IHB – technology for detecting heart rhythm disturbances.
With Microlife, women can monitor their blood pressure independently every day, without unnecessary stress and with maximum accuracy.
What can you do today?
- Increase awareness of cardiovascular risks among women
- Consider specific female risk factors in medical consultations
- Involve cardiologists, gynecologists, and endocrinologists in joint health monitoring
- Use Microlife home blood pressure monitors for daily blood pressure monitoring
- Listen to your body and don't ignore even "minor" symptoms
Which tonometer should a woman choose? Recommended Microlife models
Choosing a tonometer is an important step towards maintaining health. Especially for women, who need to consider skin sensitivity, menopause, the possibility of detecting arrhythmia, and convenience in daily use.
Here are some ideal Microlife models that meet women's needs:
Microlife BP B3 AFIB
Ideal for women in and after menopause
- AFIB technology – automatic detection of atrial fibrillation
- MAM technology – three measurements for maximum accuracy
- Gentle+ – adaptive technology that ensures comfortable cuff inflation, important for sensitive skin.
- IHB – technology for detecting heart rhythm disturbances.
- Hypertension indicator – visual scale according to WHO
- Memory for 99 measurements
Microlife BP A2 Basic
A reliable model for basic daily monitoring
- Innovative IHB technology for irregular heartbeat detection
- Simple one-button control
- Optimal price + Swiss quality
Microlife — a reliable solution for women who want to take care of their health every day.
Choose the blood pressure monitor that is right for you — because blood pressure control today means a healthy heart tomorrow.