Can hormone therapy help menopause-related palpitations?
Yes, it can. For some women, menopause hormone therapy, MHT, helps reduce menopause-related palpitations by stabilizing estrogen levels, which can make heart rate and the body’s stress response a bit more steady.
That said, palpitations should still be checked by a medical professional first. Here at Alloy, we recommend early evaluation, because palpitations can be related to menopause, but they can also sometimes point to an arrhythmia or another heart issue. Get urgent care right away if they come with chest pain or pressure, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or if they’re new after age 50.
If you want a clear overview, our palpitations symptom page and this article on menopause-related nighttime palpitations are good places to start. This short video chapter with Dr. Jayne Morgan also explains the difference between cardiac and hormonal causes of palpitations really well: Palpitations: cardiac vs. hormonal causes.
If palpitations are tied to other menopause symptoms like hot flashes or night sweats, and there aren’t reasons you shouldn’t use hormones, MHT may be worth discussing. You can read about options and start care through Find Your Plan or Start an online consult.
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