I'm 24 years old, epileptic. I had my first attack at the age of 22. Since then, I have been taking antiepileptic drugs 3 times a day, ie Clonazepam 0.5 mg and Trileptal 300 mg. In the leaflet of one of these drugs, I read that it abolished the effects of oral contraceptives. I know that this is important information, because in my state I cannot allow the so-called "mishaps" and I have to prepare in advance for pregnancy. Would contraceptive patches be a better solution here? Can I use hormonal contraception at all? I would like more information on contraception in epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a contraindication to the use of any form of hormonal contraception. If you want to use natural methods of family planning, I advise you to consult your gynecologist.
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Barbara GrzechocińskaAssistant professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Warsaw. I accept privately in Warsaw at ul. Krasińskiego 16 m 50 (registration is available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
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