I suffered from frequent myoclonic breakthroughs during the 2 weeks prios to onset and for a few days after. Mind you I am 41, perimenopausal, and suffering from severe PMDD. I finally decided to have a hysterectomy...mainly due to the PMDD versus the seizures. I have one daughter and wasn't planning on having more. It was the best thing I ever did. I don't recommend it for everyone without serious consideration. I no longer have myoclonic breakthroughs because my hormones are at a consistent level all the time and the PMDD went with it. However, I more sensitive to seizure triggers....lack of sleep,  etc and have suffered from 4 grand mals in the past 2 months (before this I've only had 4 grand mals from age 5 until now ) probably due to lack of sleep related to a shoulder injury. That has been incredibly scarey but I seem to be responding well to the addition of lamictal. It's a bit early to tell and I'm doing everything I can to prevent them. Most people would think I'm crazy to say this but I would honestly still have the hysterectomy...my quality of life has greatly increased overall and I'm confident that my current condition will brought under control.

prior to my cycle i exp 1-3 complex partials, after my cycle, i may exp a 3 day moment ..usually my episodes occur same time of day and i get a warning... im guessing its all ormonal and possibly due to blood loss,,fortunately, i manage to work around my spells but at times find myself unable to..i dont drive due to my cycle and its effect on me..i also manage scool around it as well.  its not fun but adaptable. im looking at surgery to aid me in some control ...good luck in your readings and well being babzy

Ibuprofen is not going to do a thing to help you control hormonal seizures. You need a good Neurologist and an OB/GYN to work together to help you out. Document your cycles and your seizures. Do some research onilne for Catamenials, take it with you and be sure you read up on it so you can talk about it with your doctors. The birth control pills can help and there are other things that can help too. 

Hi Ladies. I am not a woman but a concerned Father of a 21year old daughter that has seen her seizure activity increase in the last 18 months. We have been the rounds of several neurologists and changing meds with increased dosages. I have spent several nights and multiple hours researching epilepsy,hormones, and also the link of foods to seizures. I would encourage all of you to consider going to www.dogtorj.com, www.neuroendocrinology.com, and www.raypeat.com. To summarize due to gluten, casein from from cow milk, soy and MSG we are bombarded with estrogen which creates or exacerbates the estrogen/progesterone imbalance that can trigger seizures. The dogtorj website is a vet that has stopped seizures in 100% of his animals by removing gluten and casein from their diets. We are having our daughter's hormones tested soon to check for imbalances and hope to clean that up and reduce her med level by addding hormone therapy. Ken

Hi

 I had PMS, and bad Menopause, fuzzies, weird noises, It is much better now that I am on HRT's. My headaches and weird noises started in my mid-30's. Worst headaches until recently were from my mid-30's to when I went on HRT's. Everything became better then. I found myself staying away from sage. I also took Siberian Ginseng for headaches, and went on a high fat diet, many fish. I still was a grumpy bear with PMS. My husband was great about it - when it really became bad he took me to see my doctor. Hormones can affect your E, just find out what relaxes you.

CG

Sounds like it could be hormonal/Catamenial seizures. Usually they are real close to your cycle...like a couple of days before or after or during, but if you are consistent, might be the same thing. Try keeping track every month, there is info online about Catamenials, see what you think.

I've been there for several years. I know how crazy it can be.