Chapters in epilepsy textbooks, pregnancy registries, and their respective bibliographies were also evaluated. All identifiable sources written in English were evaluated.
Epilepsy is a common neurologic disorder.
It is estimated that nearly 1 million American women of childbearing age have epilepsy. There are many women's health issues in epilepsy. These issues challenge both the woman with epilepsy and the many healthcare providers involved in her care. This article reviews these issues and makes recommendations. Drug interactions between enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs and contraceptives are well documented.