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August 5, 2025EMJ NeurologyOpen Access

The Intersection of Menopause and Epilepsy: A Review of Current Knowledge and Gaps

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PVP. Emanuela VoinescuKSKelsey M. SmithTLThazin Latt

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Overview

Review reveals how hormonal changes affect seizure control in women with epilepsy, suggesting critical research needs.

Key Points

  • Menopause significantly influences seizure control in women with epilepsy, highlighting a gap in current research.
  • Fluctuations in sex steroid hormones during perimenopause can alter seizure control for those affected by epilepsy.
  • Menopause may lead to increased risks of comorbidities like osteoporosis in women with epilepsy.
  • The review stresses the importance of longitudinal studies to further understand the menopause transition's impact on epilepsy.

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Voinescu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f93e6551bb0af8d123bhttps://doi.org/10.33590/emjneurol/jpeb4231
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