Catamenial epilepsy

K. V. Chia, R J Scarffe, Robert John Scarffe
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 1993 · vol. 33(1) , pp. 93–94 · doi:10.1111/j.1479-828x.1993.tb02067.x · PMID:8498954 · W4249408415
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This paper presents a case of catamenial epilepsy where bilateral oophorectomy was considered as a radical treatment option.

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EDITORIAL COMMENTS: We accepted this case so readers can judge when menstruation‐related epilepsy may warrant such a radical remedy as bilateral oophorectomy. We have published the report of a case of severe menstrual migraine which also responded to bilateral oophorectomy and hysterectomy, and in which subsequent oestrogen replacement therapy likewise did not cause a relapse (A). A. Holdaway IM, Parr CE, France J. Treatment of a patient with severe menstrual migraine using the depot LHRH analogue Zoladex. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1991; 31: 164–165.

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Epilepsy Hysterectomy Menstrual Cycle Ovariectomy Adult Contraceptives, Oral Contraceptives, Oral Epilepsy Epilepsy Female Humans

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