This text presents difficult management issues surrounding women with epilepsy in a unique format. The Editors provide several controversial cases in adolescence, pre-conception, pregnancy and menopause with invited experts offering their differing opinions. The Editors compare the clinical approaches and build a consensus based on the best available evidence. Professionals charged with managing this challenging patient group will be given insights on providing the best possible care based on current available data and expert opinion.
I.Adolescence
1.New Onset Primary Generalized Epilepsy in Adolescence
2.New Onset Partial Epilepsy in Adolescence
3.Catamenial Epilepsy in Adolescence
4.Contraception Choice in Adolescence
II.Pre-Conception Counseling
5.Folic Acid Supplementation
6.Risk of Seizure during Pregnancy
7.Seizure Medications and Teratogenicity
8.Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Failed Other Medications
9.Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Not Tried Other Medications
10.Epilepsy Inheritance
11.Infertility and Menstrual Disorders: Seizure Medications vs. Seizures
12.Ever Advise Against Pregnancy?
III.Pregnancy/Breast Feeding
13.New Onset Seizures during Pregnancy
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