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Reproductive and Sexual Health Concerns in Transition-Age Adolescents and Young Adults With Epilepsy
Maria Stefanidou1, Georgia Montouris1
1Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
Abstract:
A plethora of hormonal and physical changes occur as adolescents grow into adulthood. These changes pose additional challenges for youth with epilepsy. Providers, parents, and patients must be well educated about the hormonal influences, both intrinsic and pharmaceutical, on seizures and antiepileptics (AEDs). In addition, they must be made aware of safe/effective contraception, the importance of pregnancy planning, and potential menstrual and sexual health disturbances related to epilepsy and AEDS. Reproductive and sexual health should be an integral component of transition education and planning for all youth, but is especially important for the youth with epilepsy. While many clinicians will collaborate with adolescent gynecologists or pediatricians, it is important for all child neurologists to be aware of these issues.
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