Do women have any special concerns or needs?
Women with epilepsy need to consult with an obstetrician/gynecologist and neurologist prior to planning a family. Oral contraceptives have a higher failure rate in women who take antiepileptic drugs. One-third of the women have more seizures during hormonal fluctuations such as around menses, pregnancy and menopause; the other two-thirds either have less seizures or experience no change.
