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Do birth control pills increase the chance of seizures in epileptic women?
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Possibly: Some women have catamenial epilepsy, which means, their seizures tend to cluster around their menstrual period. Birth control pills contain estrogen, which can increase the risk of seizures, especially in women with catamenial epilepsy.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Yes can contribute: Certain women (about 1/3) have a pattern of seizures related to their menstrual cycle called catamenial epilepsy. Designated based on the time of the cycle, it is related to the dynamic changes of estrogen and progesterone. I would advise that you keep track of your cycle and the seizures to see if there is any association. Then present this info to your neurologist. Good luck and well wishes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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