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Evaluation of family planning methods in married women with epilepsy - PubMed

Evaluation of family planning methods in married women with epilepsy - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35257991/

It is recommended to apply effective family planning methods in married WWE to prevent unintended pregnancies and the subsequent adverse effects in the fetus, considering the fact that a significant percentage of WWE did not use effective family planning methods and 8 cases of unintended pregnancies ...


Conclusion: It is recommended to apply effective family planning methods in married WWE to prevent unintended pregnancies and the subsequent adverse effects in the fetus, considering the fact that a significant percentage of WWE did not use effective family planning methods and 8 cases of unintended pregnancies were reported. Because of high consumption of valproate in women of childbearing age in our study and concerning issue about its fetal malformation, it is recommended to reduce the administration of valproate in this population. Moreover, regarding the low consumption of folic acid, especially for women of childbearing age and pregnant WWE who are taking AED, the necessary recommendations should be made by our physicians.

  • 4yr
    I wonder out of the unintended pregnancies in the study, how many had fetal abnormalities if any and what kind. This article emphasizes the importance of having a multi-disciplinary team approach in caring for WWE.