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Can a female develop a seizure disorder because of hormone imbalance?
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Catamenial seizures: Catamenial seizures are seizures that occur during a female's menses. There are specific treatment options and it would be best to see a neurologist if you haven't already.
Answered 6/22/2018
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Not develop: Some women with epilepsy have a change in seizure frequency with their cycle (there are several patterns to this). Hormones can influence seizures, but they don't cause them. This is referred to as "catamenial epilepsy. ".
Answered 12/11/2013
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