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normal blood pressure range for women - #21536

Khushi

I am a bit confused and a little worried about my blood pressure lately. I went for my annual check-up, and the nurse said my readings were higher than usual, like 140/90, which made me freak out. I always thought I had normal blood pressure. I’m a 35-year-old woman, quite active, or at least I try to be, and I have a family history of high blood pressure, but I thought I was in the clear. But now I'm wondering, what exactly is the normal blood pressure range for women? Is it the same as for men? Like, I feel like I read somewhere that women's bodies can react differently to stresses – any truth to that? Also, I am not super stressed, but work can get a bit crazy some days. Went back for a follow-up and it was still around 135/88, and I can't shake the concern that maybe something's wrong with me. I know the normal blood pressure range for women should be under 120/80, but I keep thinking, is it really a big deal? Should I change my diet or start taking something? I could really use some insight here about what the normal blood pressure range for women truly is and if I should be worried at this point or just make some adjustments? Thanks!

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