Can menstrual cycles trigger seizures in epileptic women? Read this

This article discusses catamenial epilepsy, which refers to increased seizure activity in women with epilepsy during specific phases of the menstrual cycle. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly estrogen dominance and a decline in progesterone levels, can lower the seizure threshold. Managing catamenial epilepsy requires adjusting antiepileptic medications to account for hormonal changes.