Catamenial seizures--getting worse?

Hi, Thank you for posting, and we understand your frustrations and concerns. It's important that you’re following-up with your healthcare team to discuss your change in seizure frequency  and if you experience any changes in seizure types, side effects, symptoms, moods or behaviors to help determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. About out half of women living epilepsy report having more seizures around the time of their menstrual period: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/menstruation It’s also important that you’re paying attention to your menstrual cycle is impacting may be impacting overall well-being and your epilepsy. Tracking your seizures and documenting how you’re feeling in detail (like you’ve done in your post), will be very helpful to review with your doctors, to help detect any potential patterns with your seizures. My Seizure Diary:https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Explore our section on women and epilepsy to learn more about catamenial epilepsy, (referring seizure frequency intensifying during certain phases of the menstrual cycle) and for questions to review with your doctor, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/womenAdditionally, you may always to contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are-available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline

I just recently realized that I dont have seizures when I have my period. Before and after, sure, but not during. I also have simple seizures as well. Are you finding the same pattern?