Epilepsy in Women

Tim Betts (Retired Reader in Neuropsychiatry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK Retired Reader in Neuropsychiatry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK),Harriet Clarke (A person with epilepsy)

Epilepsy in Women
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
18 March 2008
Pages
180
ISBN
9780199548835

Epilepsy in Women

Tim Betts (Retired Reader in Neuropsychiatry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK Retired Reader in Neuropsychiatry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK),Harriet Clarke (A person with epilepsy)

Women with epilepsy have different needs to men with epilepsy, especially at various stages in their life cycle. Epilepsy and its treatment can affect or compromise the menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility and pregnancy, child development in the womb, child care and the menopause. Conversely the menstrual cycle, contraception, pregnancy and the menopause can all affect epilepsy and its management. Epilepsy in Women: The Facts adopts the female perspective and describes in detail the special problems that epilepsy can cause. It offers information and practical advice on the symptoms, diagnosis and management of the different types of epilepsy, providing an invaluable resource that will empower women with the knowledge that they need to take control of their health and to cope with their condition. The book contains numerous case histories, which provide surprising insights into the experiences of women with epilepsy, and ‘Myths’ and ‘Facts’ boxes which help the reader sort the valuable information from the misleading.

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