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GlossaryCatamenial Epilepsy

seizure frequency increases during menstrual cycle due to hormonal changes

Catamenial Epilepsy, also known as Menstrual Epilepsy, is a type of epilepsy where seizure frequency is linked to the menstrual cycle. This condition is thought to be influenced by hormonal fluctuations, particularly the levels of estrogen and progesterone, which can affect neuronal excitability and seizure thresholds.

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research Progesterone, Neurosteroids, and the Hormonal Basis of Catamenial Epilepsy

30 citations, February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology”

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

research Ferulic Acid Inhibits Catamenial Epilepsy Through Modulation Of Female Hormones

August 2022 in “Metabolic Brain Disease”

Ferulic acid may help control menstrual cycle-related epilepsy by affecting female hormones.

research Ferulic Acid Inhibits Catamenial Epilepsy Through Modulation of Female Hormones

August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Ferulic acid can reduce seizures and depression-like behaviors in catamenial epilepsy by balancing hormones and brain enzyme activity.

research Catamenial-Like Seizure Exacerbation in Mice with Targeted Ablation of Extrasynaptic δGABA-A Receptors in the Brain

12 citations, February 2017 in “Journal of neuroscience research”

Removing certain brain receptors in mice worsens seizure severity and response to treatment during hormone withdrawal.

research Implications of Neuroimaging for the Treatment of Epilepsy

2 citations, February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology”

Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.

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