Gender-specific challenges in the management of epilepsy in women

Katherine H. Noe

doi:10.1055/s-2007-985335

Gender-specific challenges in the management of epilepsy in women

Katherine H. Noe

Neurology

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Abstract

The management of epilepsy in women encompasses a complex interplay between seizures, sex steroid hormones, and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). These interactions impact every aspect of the sexual and reproductive health of women with epilepsy throughout their lifetimes. Neurologists comfortable treating seizures may feel unprepared to handle questions related to reproductive health. Several cases are provided to illustrate commonly encountered queries from women with epilepsy about catamenial epilepsy, pregnancy, breast-feeding, contraception, menopause, and bone health. Available evidence is reviewed, and guidelines for management are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	331-339
Number of pages	9
Journal	Seminars in Neurology
Volume	27
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-985335
State	Published - Sep 2007

Keywords

Antiepileptic drugs
Catamenial epilepsy
Contraception
Pregnancy
Teratogenesis

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Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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Gender-specific challenges in the management of epilepsy in women

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