Hormones impact almost every part of life, from mood swings to energy levels. But did you know they can also influence seizures? For some women, epilepsy becomes more intense during their periods or ...

High estrogen levels, like during ovulation, may make seizures more likely in some people. Progesterone, on the other hand, may have anticonvulsant properties, meaning it can help reduce seizure risk.

4 JC: A reduction in progesterone or its secretion is linked to an increase in seizures in some patients during the perimenstrual and luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, respectively (called ...

with increased estrogen or reduced progesterone potentially heightening seizure risk. Pregnancy and Epilepsy Pregnancy ...