Age-Related Counseling Requirements for Women with Epilepsy

Women seen in a specialized women's epilepsy clinic at WMC demonstrated distinct age-related concerns. Younger patients focused on reproductive health, whereas older patients prioritized comorbidities and seizure mimics. Unlike prior data, patients aged 31-44 and 45 and above had greater counseling needs than the 18-30 age group transitioning from pediatric care. These findings support the need for age-specific epilepsy counseling and targeted counseling to improve patient compliance. This study underscores the need for a specialized epilepsy clinic in addressing both medical and psychosocial aspects of care for WWE.