Contraception, fecundity, and pregnancy in women with epilepsy: an update on recent literature.
Contraception, fecundity, and pregnancy in women with epilepsy: an update on recent literature.
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10.1097/wco.0000000000001039
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2022-04-01
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Caring for women with epilepsy requires specialized knowledge about potential teratogenicity of anti-seizure medications, interactions with hormonal contraception, and pregnancy outcomes. There has been an improvement in understanding the cognitive outcomes of infants exposed in utero in recent years. Folic acid supplementation helps mitigate the cognitive teratogenicity of anti-seizure medications. Recent updates provide reassurance that seizure frequency tends to remain stable throughout pregnancy. There is conflicting evidence about the fecundity impact of epilepsy and antiseizure medications in women with epilepsy. Recent research highlights the importance of early counseling about the risks and interactions of contraception, pregnancy and anti-seizure medications. More research is needed to understand fertility in women with epilepsy.