Health Issues for Women with Epilepsy: A Descriptive Survey to Assess Knowledge and Awareness among Healthcare Providers

摘要: The American Academy of Neurology and the College Obstetricians Gynecologists recently issued practice parameters for women with epilepsy. These suggest optimal care practices. To assess knowledge issues covered in to facilitate educational efforts promote best care, Epilepsy Foundation conducted a survey healthcare professionals likely provide sampled 3535 across wide range specialties. Most respondents did not know specific effects estrogen progesterone on seizure threshold, were aware menstrual-associated patterns, could identify which antiepileptic drugs interfere oral contraceptives. majority that epilepsy have higher rates infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders, sexual dysfunction. frequency birth defects children born ...