The short explanation
A blood pressure around 90/60 is common in many healthy young women and is not dangerous in itself if you feel well. Dizziness on standing suddenly is often due to a brief drop in blood pressure when you change position, called postural hypotension. It is worth seeing a doctor if the dizziness is frequent, makes you fall or faint, or is new. They may check for dehydration, anaemia, thyroid issues or medicine side effects.
What depends on your situation
The parts of this that change from woman to woman. Uncertainty is stated, not hidden.
- Getting up slowly, sitting at the edge of the bed for a moment, drinking enough fluids and not skipping meals often help.
- Heat, fasting, heavy periods, pregnancy and some medicines can make low blood pressure symptoms worse.
- Very rarely, low blood pressure with fainting relates to heart or hormone problems, which a doctor can check.
What this answer cannot determine
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- This answer cannot tell whether your low blood pressure needs treatment. That needs an examination and possibly blood tests.
Questions for your clinician
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- Is my blood pressure normal for me?
- Should my haemoglobin and thyroid be checked?
- What can I do to reduce dizziness on standing?
- Could any medicines be causing this?
When to seek help
Clinician-approved guidance for this topic. When in doubt, being seen is never the wrong choice.
Emergency — call 112 now
- Call 112 if you faint and do not recover quickly, or have chest pain, severe breathlessness or confusion.
Get help the same day
- Get same-day care if you are vomiting or have diarrhoea and cannot keep fluids down with dizziness.
Book an appointment soon
- See a doctor within days if dizziness is frequent or you have fainted.
Sources
The evidence this explanation is built on.
- High blood pressure MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine)
- Heart disease in women MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine)
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