Yes, menopause can potentially trigger seizures in some women. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline during perimenopause and menopause, these hormonal changes may lower the seizure threshold in the brain for some women with epilepsy. It's possible to develop epilepsy later in life, even during the menopausal transition Show Full Answer

Yes, menopause can potentially trigger seizures in some women. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline during perimenopause and menopause, these hormonal changes may lower the seizure threshold in the brain for some women with epilepsy. It's possible to develop epilepsy later in life, even during the menopausal transition. If you began having seizures around the age of menopause, it would be important to discuss this pattern with your neurologist to determine if hormonal changes could be a contributing factor.

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