Many women with epilepsy have asked their doctors about the connection between seizures and hormones, but not every woman has seen her concerns given the attention she’d hoped for.
Although it is not very well understood at this point, there are scientifically documented connections between seizures and hormones that not all physicians are educated about.
What are hormones?
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ResearchTags:
catamenial epilepsy,
changes,
estrogen,
fluctuating,
hormones,
imbalance,
influence,
monthly log,
neuroendocrinologist,
pituitary glands,
progesterone,
reproductive systems,
seizures,
testosterone,
treatment options,
women
Epilepsy affects each person differently. Below is a guide to some common seizure triggers. You may not feel or notice anything in particular.
Or you may have triggers which are not mentioned here. Keeping a seizure diary is the most effective way of keeping track of what triggers your seizures.
It’s the $64,000 question.
Can I have sex with epilepsy, all the AEDs, and side-effects?
The answer is yes.
If you’re willing to be flexible.
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Epilepsy,
Medication IssuesTags:
AEDS,
Barbiturates,
Carbamazepine (Tegretol,
Carbatrol) Phenobarbital,
decreased desire,
Depakene,
Epilepsy,
erection,
hormones,
lubrication,
medications,
metabolism,
normal sexual functioning,
painful intercourse,
Phenytoin (Dilantin),
physiology,
Primidone (Mysoline),
psychological,
sex,
testerone,
valporic acid (Depakene),
Viagra
