Women with epilepsy

Bronte Jolly; Caitlin Cleary; Alina Arulsamy; Mohd Farooq Shaikh

doi:10.1007/978-981-99-7557-0_48

Women with epilepsy

Bronte Jolly
, Caitlin Cleary
, Alina Arulsamy
, Mohd Farooq Shaikh

Charles Sturt University
Monash University Malaysia

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

Abstract

Epilepsy poses challenges that are unique to women, due to the intricate interplay of epilepsy, hormones, menstruation, and pregnancy. The vast impact of hormones within the body can significantly impact seizure control in women with epilepsy (WWE), where the dynamic balance of estrogen and progesterone can alter the frequency of seizures in women. Many of the currently available anti-seizure medications (ASMs) exert influence on the endocrine system. It is these influences that increase the susceptibility of developing menstrual irregularities and sexual dysfunction in WWE, complicating the management of epilepsy. Pregnancy, in addition, constitutes special challenges for WWE surrounding the heightened risk of maternal and fetal complications. Addressing these complexities through tailored treatment and comprehensive research is essential to improving the quality of life and health outcomes for WWE globally.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of neurodegenerative disorders
Editors	Musthafa M. Essa
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	33
Pages	753-763
Number of pages	11
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819975570
ISBN (Print)	9789819975563
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7557-0_48
Publication status	Published - 23 Oct 2024

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