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Celebrating women: Frequently asked questions around epilepsy awareness

Women with epilepsy face a myriad of challenges including effects of seizures and anti-epileptic drugs on hormonal function (Shutterstock)

Women with epilepsy (WWE) face a myriad of challenges. Most of them are due to the effects of seizures and anti-epileptic drugs on hormonal function, potentially affecting both sexual and reproductive health.

As the World celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday, we talked to a number of women and sampled the most commonly asked questions of practical relevance to clinicians treating Women with Epilepsy.

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