Can changes in women’s hormone levels trigger swelling attacks?
Yes, this may occur. Among the known triggers of angioedema are hormonal changes in women. At times of significant change in their hormone levels, women should especially be on their guard for signs and symptoms of angioedema. For example, many women experience their first angioedema attacks during puberty. Attacks may become more frequent and intense in association with the use of medications containing oestrogens (oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy). Other periods of increased risk include the time during or after pregnancy and during the menopause.
