How did you learn that menstrual cycles can impact epilepsy?
As young girls and women, our entire being changes during puberty, starting with our hormones, which can be scary, confusing, and awkward. But, for us as young girls and women, it's always an adventure: starting with emotional and mental stress, social pressures, and managing our health.
But did anyone ever explain to you that menstrual cycles can impact your epilepsy? And how having your period can potentially trigger a seizure?
Ummm. Where was the "heads up" or the "by the way"? I know I never got it!
How did you learn that menstrual cycles can impact epilepsy? Did you start experiencing issues? Did someone explain it to you?
Do you have any advice, or in need of further information?
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My last neurologist. I’d never mentioned it before. In 34 years, no one said “catamenial epilepsy” to me once. This doctor took it VERY seriously.
Hormonal implants that are replaced every 2 to 3 years. If birth control pills don’t work. The eye condition I have carries bonuses Epilepsy being one of them and the hormonal issues. All these with menstrual cycle explained to me by a neuro ophthalmologist.
Always had a seizure during or after periods.
This year
