Reproductive Health of Women with Epilepsy

The prevalence of epilepsy is high, and its debut often occurs during puberty. Patients with epilepsy should pay special attention to solving issues related to the choice of the type of contraception and pregnancy planning. The article analyzes the risks associated with the effect of epileptic seizures on the reproductive system, the dependence of the course of the disease on the level of steroid sex hormones, the possibility of prescribing antiepileptic drugs (APD), their interaction with combined hormonal contraceptives, the danger of seizures during pregnancy, teratogenic risks arising from taking APD, as well as the features of breastfeeding and pre-pregnancy preparation.