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Women and epilepsy

Last updated 22 Jun 2011, review date due 22 Jun 2013

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Epilepsy and having a baby

This information was written by Epilepsy Action’s advice and information team with guidance and input from people living with epilepsy and medical experts. 
 

Our thanks
Epilepsy Action wishes to thank Professor Pamela Crawford, York District Hospital, UK for reviewing this information.  

 

Introduction

Epilepsy affects around 230,000 women in the UK. As a woman with epilepsy, you may have lots of questions. Does epilepsy affect my periods? Which type of contraception can I use? Can I take hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? The aim of these web pages is to answer these questions and more.

If you have any further questions about anything to do with epilepsy, contact an adviser on the Epilepsy Helpline. You can also contact your family doctor, epilepsy specialist, or epilepsy specialist nurse.


We can provide references and information on the source material we use to write our epilepsy advice and information pages. Please contact our Epilepsy Helpline by email at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.

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