Epilepsy exacerbated during certain phases of the menstrual cycle
Estradiol levels during the menstrual cycle[1]
Catamenial epilepsy is a form of epilepsy in women where seizures are exacerbated during certain phases of the menstrual cycle. In rare cases, seizures occur only during certain parts of the cycle; in most cases, seizures occur more frequently (but not exclusively) during certain parts of the cycle. Catamenial epilepsy is underlain by hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle where estrogens promote seizures and progesterone counteracts seizure activity.[2]
Since at least ancient Greek times, there has been documented studies of women with epilepsy and its correlation to the menstrual cycle.[3] So catamenial epilepsy is a unique group of seizure disorders and these seizures are affected mainly by fluctuations in the menstrual cycle of estrogen and progesterone and to clarify the diagnosis of catamenial epilepsy charts of seizure activity are drawn during the menstrul cycle and thus three patterns of catamenial epilepsy are identified.[4]
^Häggström, Mikael (2014). "Reference ranges for estradiol, progesterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone during the menstrual cycle". WikiJournal of Medicine. 1 (1). doi:10.15347/wjm/2014.001. ISSN 2002-4436.
Catamenialepilepsy is a form of epilepsy in women where seizures are exacerbated during certain phases of the menstrual cycle. In rare cases, seizures...
disorder (PMDD), postpartum depression (PPD), postpartum psychosis, and catamenialepilepsy. In addition, it is thought that changes in neurosteroid levels may...
(Depo-Provera, "Depo"). Depo-medroxyprogesterone may have benefits for catamenialepilepsy. Check seizure frequency and consider a shorter dosage interval (e...
pregnancy and menstruation may be involved in some types of epilepsy (catamenialepilepsy) and premenstrual syndrome, as well as stress, anxiety and depression...
heard of it. Therefore, catamenial pneumothorax is probably under-recognized. CatamenialepilepsyCatamenial migraine "Catamenial Pneumothorax". NORD (National...
recurrence. Catamenialepilepsy is the term denoting seizures linked to the menstrual cycle. Primary reading epilepsy is a reflex epilepsy classified as...
occasionally used on an intermittent basis to prevent seizures in catamenialepilepsy. The sulfur-containing antiseizure and antimigraine drug topiramate...
are used to treat epilepsy: Clobazam (1979). Notably, used on a short-term basis around menstruation in women with catamenialepilepsy. Clonazepam (1974)...
pill. Many women with epilepsy have more seizures in a pattern linked to the menstrual cycle; this is called "catamenialepilepsy". Different patterns...
to address menstrual exacerbation of other conditions, including catamenialepilepsy, menstrual migraine, and cyclical asthma. The limitation of PMS to...
treating many forms of epilepsy. Clobazam also has a useful role for very short-term seizure prophylaxis and in catamenialepilepsy. Discontinuation after...
of women with epilepsy find that their seizures occur more frequently at certain phases of their menstrual cycle. This catamenialepilepsy may be due to...
seizures. The mechanism is also increased cortical excitability. In catamenialepilepsy, seizures become more common during a specific period of the menstrual...
as well as effectiveness as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of catamenialepilepsy. It has also been found to produce anesthesia via this action in...
(July 2023). "Progesterone and its derivatives for the treatment of catamenialepilepsy: A systematic review". Seizure. 109: 52–59. doi:10.1016/j.seizure...
Menstrual migraine (also called catamenial migraine) is the term used to describe both true menstrual migraines and menstrually related migraines. About...
and postpartum period (e.g., postpartum depression), as well as in catamenialepilepsy (seizures). Low and high levels of allopregnanolone seem to have...
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