Birth control is an issue women with epilepsy take very seriously. Certain medications that are used to control epilepsy can reduce the effectivness of hormonial contraceptives. Medications such as Dilantin, Tegretol and others can speed up the metabolism of hormonal contraceptives, thus making them less effective. Be certain that your doctor knows that you are on antiepileptic medications.
Women with epilepsy can use all forms of birth control. Each should choose which form is best for them.
Research has shown that there are several problems associated with epilepsy that could decrease the ability to become pregnant. Despite this most women are able to concieve normal, healthy children. As a group women with epilepsy have fewer children than women without epilepsy. Many women are discouraged from having children by thier famlies and doctors. However most women have normal and healthy children. If you are thinking of having a child discuss it with your doctor before hand. If you have decided not to have any more children you may want to consider sterilization. Discuss all options with your doctor before deciding what to do.
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