I am 54 years old, and recently my blood pressure readings have been higher than before, despite no significant changes in my lifestyle. Can perimenopause and menopause cause an increase in blood pressure? (Thu Ha, Tay Ninh)

Menopausal women should limit phone use before bed, eat protein-rich snacks, and supplement with magnesium to improve sleep quality.

The extent of hormone changes, genetic factors, lifestyle, and overall health status can cause perimenopause and menopause symptoms to differ among individuals.

Ms. Ha, 62, a postmenopausal woman, experienced intermittent vaginal bleeding for six months, leading doctors to diagnose stage 1B uterine cancer.