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Hi i'm a 37 yr old female, i've been on OCP for 6 months (after 2 pregnancies), my bp when i self measure it manually is 120/80. It was 130/80 yesterday at doctors office (was anxious) which went down to 115/78 on remeasurement 5 minutes later-the doctor was not the least bit concerned. Pre-contraceptive my bp normally 110/70 and had no problems with bp during pregnancy. Last week it was 105/70 at night measured by my mother who is a doc. I read 120/80 is prehypertension-should i be worried, could this be the ocp causing a raise? thanks
blood pressure is in normal range, no need to worry at this stage. just keep watch on blood pressure readings. maintain healthy lifestyle and regular exercises.
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blood pressure is in normal range, no need to worry at this stage. just keep watch on blood pressure readings. maintain healthy lifestyle and regular exercises.