Special Considerations for women with Epilepsy

Part of the Epilepsy and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities webinar series, this webinar will address considerations specific to women who have epilepsy. The following topics will be addressed: 1. How hormonal changes affect girls and women with epilepsy 2. How ASMs (anti-seizure medications) may impact birth control (contraception) 3. Special consideration before, during, and after the pregnancy 4. Special consideration for breastfeeding 5. Mature women with epilepsy- menopause and bone health 6. Special consideration to women with an intellectual and developmental disability Time for questions and answers will be considered following the presentation. Presenter: Dipali Nemade, MD, MPH Epileptologist Orlando Health Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Institute | Neurology Group