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Do You Experience More Seizures During Menstrual Cycle ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hammonton, NJ

Hello ladies, my medicine has been controlling my seizures until recently (but usually around my menstrual cycle) this happen to anyone else ?

August 5, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yep, every mnth like clock work. I keep a close eye on my mentrual cycle to know when my sezuires are more likely to happen.

August 7, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

This happens to me monthly, unfortunately. I think its the hormones.

August 5, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I believe that hormones contribute to having seizures.

August 5, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes my absences and seizures were/are hormone linked. Now I’m through the Menopause though they’re worse!?!?

August 9, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'll tell You one thing, My Husband acts like He gets a PERIOD... bahaha 😂

August 9, 2018

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