Catamenial epilepsy

Many women with epilepsy report changes in seizures frequency in relationship to their menstrual cycle. Evidence from animal experiments and studies in humans have demonstrated an ovarian steroid hormone effect on neuronal excitability. The entity of the problem and its treatment have yet to be syst...

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Published in:	Clinica terapeutica Vol. 154; no. 2; p. 111
Main Authors:	Salvi, M, Canova, I, Caputo, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Italian
Published:	Italy 01-03-2003
Subjects:	Abnormalities, Drug-Induced - prevention & control Animals Anticonvulsants - pharmacokinetics Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use Biotransformation - physiology Contraindications Epilepsy - drug therapy Epilepsy - etiology Epilepsy - physiopathology Female Gonadal Steroid Hormones - physiology Gonadal Steroid Hormones - therapeutic use Hormone Antagonists - therapeutic use Humans Menstrual Cycle Ovulation Pregnancy Premenstrual Syndrome - complications Premenstrual Syndrome - physiopathology
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Summary:	Many women with epilepsy report changes in seizures frequency in relationship to their menstrual cycle. Evidence from animal experiments and studies in humans have demonstrated an ovarian steroid hormone effect on neuronal excitability. The entity of the problem and its treatment have yet to be systematically evaluated. Is important to clarify the etiology and pathogenesis of catamenial fluctuations in seizure frequency and to outline optimal management strategies.
ISSN:	0009-9074