Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Q: Progesterone is also an “anticonvulsant.” True or false?
 
Answer: True
 
Catamenial epilepsy is defined as seizure exacerbation in women aligned with their menstrual cycle. It usually subsides in menopause and thought to be related to estrrogen.
 
Progesterone is the mainstay of the treatment.

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