hyperandrogenism/seizures

The link is saved to the clipboard

ArticlesClinical trialsPatents

Choose sort type

Page 1 from 17 results

[Effect of chlormandinone acetate upon seizures in epileptic children with latent signs of hyperandrogenism].

Only registered users can translate articles

The effect of chlormadinone acetate (24 mg/day) upon the plasma levels of pituitary gonadotropins and gonadal hormones on the number of generalized convulsions and spike EEG density was investigated in a group of epileptic children with intractable seizures and with clinical signs suggestive of

Valproate-induced hyperandrogenism during pubertal maturation in girls with epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

Valproate is effective for treatment of a variety of seizure types both in adults and in children with epilepsy, but it induces obesity and polycystic ovaries in a considerable proportion of adult women, particularly when the medication is started before the age of 20. In the present study we

Polycystic ovary syndrome in patients with epilepsy: a study in 102 Chinese women.

Only registered users can translate articles

OBJECTIVE The incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases in women with epilepsy (WWE), which appears to vary with ethnicity. This study was conducted to determine the incidence and risk factors of PCOS in Chinese WWE. METHODS The study was carried out in 102 of 139 Chinese WWE at

Physical growth and endocrinal disorders during pubertal maturation in girls with epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effect of epilepsy and/or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) on the physical growth, pubertal development, and androgenic status of girls with epilepsy between ages 8 and 18 years. METHODS Sixty-six female patients with epilepsy, their mean ages 13.47 +/- 3.5 years,

Association of polycystic ovaries with the use of valproic Acid in jordanian epileptic patients.

Only registered users can translate articles

OBJECTIVE To investigate the frequency of occurrence of polycystic ovaries (PCO) in women taking valproic acid (VPA) as monotherapy for epilepsy. METHODS 163 epileptic patients were seen at the outpatient neurology clinic at Princess's Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, and Basheer Hospital, Amman,

Managing epilepsy in women of childbearing age.

Only registered users can translate articles

Epilepsy affects the menstrual cycle, aspects of contraception, fertility, pregnancy and bone health in women. It is common for seizure frequency to vary throughout the menstrual cycle. In ovulatory cycles, two peaks can be seen around the time of ovulation and in the few days before menstruation.

Reproductive and metabolic disorders in women with epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

Epilepsy is a common neurologic disorder affecting women during the reproductive years. Seizures and some antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can compromise reproductive health, and some AEDs can adversely affect carbohydrate and bone metabolism. Women with epilepsy have lower birth rates and more frequent

Higher androgens and weight gain with valproate compared with lamotrigine for epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

BACKGROUND Valproate is used widely for the treatment of epilepsy but has been associated with hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, and dyslipidemia. The mechanism for these associations is unknown, but they have been hypothesized to be secondary to valproate-associated weight gain. This study was

Menstrual cycle and ovary alterations in women with epilepsy on antiepileptic therapy.

Only registered users can translate articles

Impaired reproductive function is thought to frequently affect women with epilepsy, mainly when seizures originate in the temporal lobe. In this study, we evaluated menstrual cycle features and assessed ovulation by determining luteal progesterone (Pg) levels in 101 consecutive women with epilepsy

Polycystic ovary syndrome and epilepsy: a review of the evidence.

Only registered users can translate articles

Overrepresentation of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women with epilepsy has been described since the early 1980s. While some authors attribute this association to an effect of the seizure disorder on the hypothalamic control of reproductive function, others have reported a relationship with

ADHD-like behavior in a patient with hypothalamic hamartoma.

Only registered users can translate articles

We report a male patient with hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) who manifested central precocious puberty (CPP) at 4 years of age. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue treatment was started at 6 years of age and his pubertal signs were suppressed. At 9 years of age, the patient was emotionally

Improvement of intractable idiopathic epilepsy with chlormadinone acetate. A case report.

Only registered users can translate articles

A 10-year-old boy with idiopathic epilepsy refractory to treatment from age 4 and with clinical signs of hyperandrogenism was treated with chlormadinone acetate (24 mg/day) during two alternate periods of 3 months. The administration of chlormadinone was associated with a marked clinical and

Effects of Treatment on Endocrine Function in Patients with Epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

Antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment is associated with multiple short- and long-term side effects. Effects on endocrine function, including weight change, reproductive function, thyroid function, and bone health are examples of these side effects. Some AEDs affect weight, resulting in weight gain or

Neuroendocrine hormonal conditions in epilepsy: relationship to reproductive and sexual functions.

Only registered users can translate articles

BACKGROUND Hormones may influence susceptibility to develop seizures. The concept of the interrelation between epilepsy, hormones, and hormonotherapy is currently emerging. On the other hand, epilepsy and its medications are associated with hormonal disturbances resulting in altered endocrine

The effect of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on sexual, reproductive and gonadal health of adults with epilepsy.

Only registered users can translate articles

Epilepsy is a common chronic medical illness. Hyposexuality is the most frequent abnormality in men and women with epilepsy. In men with epilepsy, hypoandrogenimia, hypogonadism and sperm abnormalities are common. Testicular atrophy was also infrequently reported. In women with epilepsy,

Join our facebook page

Herbal & Natural Medicine

The most complete medicinal herbs database backed by science

Works in 55 languages
Herbal cures backed by science
Herbs recognition by image
Interactive GPS map - tag herbs on location (coming soon)
Read scientific publications related to your search
Search medicinal herbs by their effects
Organize your interests and stay up do date with the news research, clinical trials and patents

Type a symptom or a disease and read about herbs that might help, type a herb and see diseases and symptoms it is used against.
*All information is based on published scientific research