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@amcquaig
Good Morning!
That is great news, I am very happy for you.
There is something that is called the latent or silent phase in epilepsy. The silent or latent phase in epilepsy refers to a seizure-free period that occurs after an initial brain insult (such as trauma, infection, or injury) but before the onset of spontaneous, recurrent seizures. This phase is a key part of the process known as epileptogenesis, which is the development of epilepsy. At the Epilepsy Foundation, you certainly can find more detailed information about it.
My epilepsy also started in puberty and I have had a silent phase of around 10 years. At the age of 5, I had an accident and was in a coma for one week, recovering well and with apparently no consequences. But at puberty, this changed and seizures appeared.
There is something also called catamenial epilepsy, a type of epilepsy where seizure frequency worsens in relation to the menstrual cycle. Here is a link with more information about it: https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/basics-about-catamenial-epilepsy
In 2021, my epileptologist discussed this with my gynecologist and since then I have been taking anti conceptional without pausing for 4 to 5 months, having no seizures related to catamenial epilepsy anymore in those months. Great measure! But I am much much older than your daughter. So, please check with your doctor if this measure would also benefit your daughter and bring no harm to her.
All my best to you!
Chris (@santosha)