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Catamenial epilepsy — do you have it?

May 5, 2025
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Do you notice that your seizures worsen just before your period…or during the first few days…or at mid-cycle?

You could have “catamenial epilepsy,” or hormone sensitive seizures, a tendency for increased seizures related to your menstrual cycle.

The causes of catamenial epilepsy are not totally understood.

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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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