Epilepsy and Women

Since epilepsy can be seen in all age groups, it can also affect women of childbearing age. The treatment of epilepsy in women is very different from the treatment of men with epilepsy. Because epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used in the treatment can affect sexual development, menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. This article discusses the management of epilepsy in a female patient