Heart Palpitations a symptom of Peri Menopause
Palpitations in perimenopause can be one of the uncommon but scary symptoms of the menopause!
Women can experience them in different ways, sometimes a racing or irregular heartbeat or a fluttering feeling, other times it may feel like their heart is bursting out of their chest. Like with most symptoms they tend to come and go as you go through the transition. Occasionally they can come with panic attacks or with hot flashes, a feeling of nausea or lightheaded
RISKS For most women these are harmless, however, cardiovascular disease is a condition that can affect post menopause age women, and Palpitations could be a sign of an underlying condition - If you find they are frequent, come with chest pain, shortness of breathe, sickness, faithness or dizziness make sure you go to your doctor or Health Care provider. Keep a note of your palpitations and blood pressure to take to your Health Practitioner.
What causes Heart Palpitations?
Fluctuating oestrogen, as oestrogen drops it can affect the cardiovascular system in particular your arteries. For more info take a look at The British Heart Foundation on menopause https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/menopause-and-heart-disease
- Electrolyte imbalance, low sodium and potassium
- Low Iron levels
- Thyroid issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Herbal remedies or supplements
- Medication side effects
- Diet, caffeine, alcohol
- Blood sugar issues, not eating regular
- Overweight
- High impact Exercise
What you can do . . .
- Breathing, pop your hands of your head, breath in to the count of 5 and out for the count of 5 until the palpitations ease
- Stress reduction / meditation on a regular basis may ease the symptoms
- Hypnosis may help with all menopause symptoms, drop us a message for a 121 session and to learn self hypnosis to use.
- Homeopathic Remedies, there are various remedies available depending on how your palpitations effect you.
- Tonics like Ashwaganda, CBD oil, Valerian hop drops
- Omega 369 supplement or 2 tablespoons of Flaxseeds per day ay help to balance hormones.
- HRT or Medication
- Eat regular to prevent blood sugar from dropping and causing heart palpitations
- Drink plenty of water, stay hydrated
- Reduce caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, smoking
- Aim for 7-8 hours sleep
- Exercise regularly
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- This blog is intended for advice, you are responsible for your own health & wellbeing. Please book a consultation for individualised advice or speak with your GP or Health Practitioner
