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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Catamenial pattern epilepsy involves increased seizure frequency tied to the menstrual cycle.
  • Hormonal fluctuations, particularly estrogen and progesterone, influence neuronal excitability.
  • Approximately one-third of women with epilepsy exhibit this pattern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define catamenial pattern epilepsy and its proposed subtypes.
  • To outline a diagnostic approach for identifying these patterns.
  • To review current treatment strategies and evidence.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on catamenial epilepsy.
  • Analysis of proposed diagnostic criteria and categorization.
  • Evaluation of existing treatment options and evidence levels.

Main Results:

  • Three patterns identified: perimenstrual, periovulatory, and luteal.
  • A 4-step diagnostic process is proposed, including history, cycle/seizure characterization, criteria check, and categorization.
  • Limited high-quality evidence for specific treatments exists.

Conclusions:

  • Optimization of current antiseizure medications is the first-line treatment.
  • Non-hormonal and hormonal therapies may be considered if initial treatments fail.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based treatments for catamenial epilepsy.