Peculiarities of arterial hypertension in fertile women
The review discusses the peculiarities of onset and development of arterial hypertension in women before menopause. According to the data from several studies, the metabolism of fluid and electrolytes in women's organism depends on menstrual cycle phase. Hormonal disorders result in changes of water-salt metabolism and, as a consequence, in increase of blood pressure. This fact must be considered in case the specialist has to make the choice of antihypertensive drugs.