Hi
I'm starting to think that not only is my svt anxiety related but also hormone related. I spoke to the resus doctors about this last week after another episode which always leads to hospital and adenosine. Heart scan and tests show my heart is structurely fine. I have read it can be hormone related with perimenopause etc but resus docs are saying its not possible. I am 51 yrs old. Has anyone else found a link between the 2?
Morning dawny1908 - please check out Dr Sanjay Gupta, York Cardiology - he has made many YouTube videos explaining AF and covers hormones and AF. I’m rushing out now to INR check so can’t talk but you will find he is very reassuring and helpful.Patxx
Hi, I haven’t been on the forum for a long time but I had to reply to this! 100% there is a connection between hormones and arrhythmias, I have always suffered more heart activity linked to my menstrual cycle and would end up in svt/a fib/aflutter just before my period and during ovulation. I’m almost 49 and I think I have been peri menopausal for a couple of years during which time my long term arrhythmias got much worse. I have now had two ablation in the last two years, my consultant firmly believes that peri menopause exacerbated my condition.
Like you I have been told over and over that there is no link especially when I was younger but you know your own body and I knew there was a link. Women’s hormones are discounted as part of our overall health which never ceases to astound me. Listen to your instinct and read as much as you can about peri menopause and how to balance your hormones out while you go through this journey.
Take care 😊
Hi Dawny,
My PAF started when I was in my early 50s and I am convinced that it was my hormones p(or lack of) that started it off. I had been on HRT due to a hysterectomy and removal of one overy before I was 44. My GP was trying to persuade me to stop the HRT so did so and then the fun started!
I had a cryo to fix some of the rogue cells in my mid 60s which helped but was by then back on a lower dose patch of HRT.
Still using patches at 78!
I still use a very small amount of oestrogen in patch form and have been on HRT for 28 years. The fluctuating levels of oestrogen in perimenopause are well known for causing arrythmias. Any doctor who says otherwise is simply ignorant.
I have bern on my patches for over 40 years and will carry on for ever 🙂
Yes- progesterone helps manage stress and adrenaline rushes. I started HRT in February and immediately found my heart was calmer. I would say start low and go slow with hormones. See a functional doctor that understands all of the hormones,
Hello dawny1908,
Newly diagnosed as to afib but i would agree in there being a link as you descibed. The doctor who looked after me during my last a&e visit said i should expect arrythmias due to my age,47!
Hope you find something that helps, and, if you do, do share!
Claire.x
Brilliant... Thank you for all your messages. At least I know I'm not alone in thinking this way. Cardiology phoned me today and want to increase my bisoprolol half a tablet to 1 at night and 1 in the morning. And want to try another medication beginning with a 'f' I can't remember what they called it. Apparently it helps lots of people like me. Then they said they could refer me for an ablation. This is where I don't know what to do. My heart scan said my heart is fine so in my mind why should I mess with something that is 'fine' because it could make it worse from what I hear and it's irreversible. Then they said if ablation doesn't work I could end up with a pace maker. I have decided to try the additional medication and have a consultation to speak about the pros and cons of having an ablation. But if it's hormones why should I mess with my heart... Decisions!!!
I agree with all the earlier posters! Unfortunately in my experience most cardiologists are male and quickly discount hormones as having any effect on your heart and arrhythmias. Good luck with your new medications and keep pushing for more answers.
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